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New memory drug moves into Phase 1 clinical study

New memory drug moves into Phase 1 clinical study

by National Institutes of HealthAn experimental drug that may improve memory is now being tested in a Phase 1 safety trial. The compound, BPN14770, was developed by Tetra Discovery Partners, with

New memory drug moves into Phase 1 clinical study

by National Institutes of HealthAn experimental drug that may improve memory is now being tested in a Phase 1 safety trial. The compound, BPN14770, was developed by Tetra Discovery Partners, with
C/EBPβ/AEP pathway dictates both Alzheimer's disease and longevity: Study

C/EBPβ/AEP pathway dictates both Alzheimer's disease and longevity: Study

by Chinese Academy of SciencesNeuronal C/EBPβ escalation shortens the life span of mice, leading to neural excitation. Credit: SIATCognitive decline during normal aging is exacerbated in neurodeg

C/EBPβ/AEP pathway dictates both Alzheimer's disease and longevity: Study

by Chinese Academy of SciencesNeuronal C/EBPβ escalation shortens the life span of mice, leading to neural excitation. Credit: SIATCognitive decline during normal aging is exacerbated in neurodeg
Successful extraction of Alzheimer's-type dementia finger-tapping pattern

Successful extraction of Alzheimer's-type dementia finger-tapping pattern

by HitachiThe National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology ("NCGG") in Japan has succeeded in identifying an index finger-thumb tapping pattern unique to Alzheimer's-type dementia thro

Successful extraction of Alzheimer's-type dementia finger-tapping pattern

by HitachiThe National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology ("NCGG") in Japan has succeeded in identifying an index finger-thumb tapping pattern unique to Alzheimer's-type dementia thro
High LDL linked to early-onset Alzheimer's

High LDL linked to early-onset Alzheimer's

by Veterans Affairs Research CommunicationsDr. Thomas Wingo and Dr. Aliza Wingo (foreground) lead a lab at the Atlanta VA and Emory University dedicated to understanding the genetic basis of Alzheimer

High LDL linked to early-onset Alzheimer's

by Veterans Affairs Research CommunicationsDr. Thomas Wingo and Dr. Aliza Wingo (foreground) lead a lab at the Atlanta VA and Emory University dedicated to understanding the genetic basis of Alzheimer
Cell-type-specific genetic risk contributes to distinct stages of Alzheimer's disease progression, finds study

Cell-type-specific genetic risk contributes to distinct stages of Alzheimer's disease progression, finds study

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCell-type-specific Alzheimer’s disease polygenic risk scores (ADPRS).aA schematic of cell-type-specific PRS derivation.bAn UpSetR plot o

Cell-type-specific genetic risk contributes to distinct stages of Alzheimer's disease progression, finds study

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCell-type-specific Alzheimer’s disease polygenic risk scores (ADPRS).aA schematic of cell-type-specific PRS derivation.bAn UpSetR plot o
Alzheimer's pathology, not cognitive decline, drives neuropsychiatric symptoms

Alzheimer's pathology, not cognitive decline, drives neuropsychiatric symptoms

by ElsevierFigure 1. Linear Mixed Effect Models displaying effects of pathology at baseline over time on the development of neuropsychiatric symptoms Plots of estimated marginal means and 95% CI

Alzheimer's pathology, not cognitive decline, drives neuropsychiatric symptoms

by ElsevierFigure 1. Linear Mixed Effect Models displaying effects of pathology at baseline over time on the development of neuropsychiatric symptoms Plots of estimated marginal means and 95% CI
Depressive symptoms may hasten memory decline in older people

Depressive symptoms may hasten memory decline in older people

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDepressive symptoms are linked to subsequent memory decline in older people, while poorer memory is also linked to an increase in dep

Depressive symptoms may hasten memory decline in older people

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDepressive symptoms are linked to subsequent memory decline in older people, while poorer memory is also linked to an increase in dep
Exposure to traffic noise linked to higher dementia risk

Exposure to traffic noise linked to higher dementia risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExposure to noise from traffic on roads and railways over a long period is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia, especi

Exposure to traffic noise linked to higher dementia risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExposure to noise from traffic on roads and railways over a long period is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia, especi
Brain regions identified that may play a role in breathing failure following seizures

Brain regions identified that may play a role in breathing failure following seizures

by University of IowaResearchers identified a site in the amygdala critical to breathing loss following a seizure. The purple and blue region represents a probability map of the region linked to

Brain regions identified that may play a role in breathing failure following seizures

by University of IowaResearchers identified a site in the amygdala critical to breathing loss following a seizure. The purple and blue region represents a probability map of the region linked to
Analysis of large-scale neuronal imaging enables closed-loop investigation of neural dynamics

Analysis of large-scale neuronal imaging enables closed-loop investigation of neural dynamics

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesStable real-time analysis of optical imaging of large-scale neuronal activities. a, FX design-based real-time analysis system for large-scale imaging, in co

Analysis of large-scale neuronal imaging enables closed-loop investigation of neural dynamics

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesStable real-time analysis of optical imaging of large-scale neuronal activities. a, FX design-based real-time analysis system for large-scale imaging, in co
Carriers of Alzheimer's genetic marker have greater difficulty harnessing past knowledge

Carriers of Alzheimer's genetic marker have greater difficulty harnessing past knowledge

by Baycrest Centre for Geriatric CareDr. Claude Alain, a senior author on the paper and senior scientist at Baycrest's Rotman Research Institute. Credit: Provided by Baycrest.Adults carrying

Carriers of Alzheimer's genetic marker have greater difficulty harnessing past knowledge

by Baycrest Centre for Geriatric CareDr. Claude Alain, a senior author on the paper and senior scientist at Baycrest's Rotman Research Institute. Credit: Provided by Baycrest.Adults carrying
Chemical regulates light processing differently in the autistic and non-autistic eye, new study finds

Chemical regulates light processing differently in the autistic and non-autistic eye, new study finds

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainKing's College London researchers have shown that the brain chemical GABA regulates activity in the retina of the eye in autistic

Chemical regulates light processing differently in the autistic and non-autistic eye, new study finds

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainKing's College London researchers have shown that the brain chemical GABA regulates activity in the retina of the eye in autistic