Alzheimer's risk gene disrupts endocytosis, but another disease-linked gene could help

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyAPOE4 Astrocytes showed an increase in endocytosis after overexpression of PICALM. In the bottom row, astrocytes (labeled blue), have taken up more of a pr

Updated on: April 07,2024

Alzheimer's risk gene disrupts endocytosis, but another disease-linked gene could help

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyAPOE4 Astrocytes showed an increase in endocytosis after overexpression of PICALM. In the bottom row, astrocytes (labeled blue), have taken up more of a pr

Updated on:April 07,2024

Neuroscientists show movies 'play out' as an oscillatory symphony in the brain

Updated on: May 15,2025

Neuroscientists show movies 'play out' as an oscillatory symphony in the brain

Updated on:May 15,2025

PET points to tau protein as leading culprit in Alzheimer's

by Society of Nuclear MedicineTopographical correspondence of tau- but not amyloid-pathology with neuronal dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease. Right lateral surface of projected z-score image

Updated on: April 01,2024

PET points to tau protein as leading culprit in Alzheimer's

by Society of Nuclear MedicineTopographical correspondence of tau- but not amyloid-pathology with neuronal dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease. Right lateral surface of projected z-score image

Updated on:April 01,2024

How and why music can reduce distress in people with dementia: A blueprint for personalized music therapy

byAnglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsA new study has demonstrated for the first time how and why music can reduce distress and agitation for people with advanced deme

Updated on: January 12,2025

How and why music can reduce distress in people with dementia: A blueprint for personalized music therapy

byAnglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsA new study has demonstrated for the first time how and why music can reduce distress and agitation for people with advanced deme

Updated on:January 12,2025

Exploring the impact of meta learning on post-stroke motor recovery

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe variability in recovery performance among individuals who have suffered a stroke has puzzled clinicians. A research group from Univer

Updated on: August 08,2024

Exploring the impact of meta learning on post-stroke motor recovery

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe variability in recovery performance among individuals who have suffered a stroke has puzzled clinicians. A research group from Univer

Updated on:August 08,2024

Tracing brain circuits that tell us when to eat—and when to stop

Updated on: July 07,2025

Tracing brain circuits that tell us when to eat—and when to stop

Updated on:July 07,2025

Huntington's disease gene may also enhance early brain development and intelligence

by Jennifer Brown,University of IowaYears-to-onset (YTO)-dependent brain functional changes. Credit:Annals of Neurology(2024). DOI: 10.1002/ana.27046The genetic mutation that causes

Updated on: November 22,2024

Huntington's disease gene may also enhance early brain development and intelligence

by Jennifer Brown,University of IowaYears-to-onset (YTO)-dependent brain functional changes. Credit:Annals of Neurology(2024). DOI: 10.1002/ana.27046The genetic mutation that causes

Updated on:November 22,2024

Experts outline key research areas in neuropalliative care

Updated on: March 05,2025

Experts outline key research areas in neuropalliative care

Updated on:March 05,2025

New clues to Alzheimer's disease

by Alvin Powell,Harvard UniversityHarvard University McLean researchers Bruce Cohen, left, and Kai Sonntag have found an energy dysfunction in the cells of late-onset Alzheimer's patients, a

Updated on: April 07,2024

New clues to Alzheimer's disease

by Alvin Powell,Harvard UniversityHarvard University McLean researchers Bruce Cohen, left, and Kai Sonntag have found an energy dysfunction in the cells of late-onset Alzheimer's patients, a

Updated on:April 07,2024

Newly discovered 'ovoid' brain cells reshape understanding of how memory works

Updated on: March 09,2025

Newly discovered 'ovoid' brain cells reshape understanding of how memory works

Updated on:March 09,2025

Alzheimer's may hamper ability to perceive pain

(HealthDay)—Alzheimer's disease may affect people's ability to recognize when they are in pain, a new study shows.Undetected pain may allow underlying health issues to go untreated, leading to

Updated on: April 10,2024

Alzheimer's may hamper ability to perceive pain

(HealthDay)—Alzheimer's disease may affect people's ability to recognize when they are in pain, a new study shows.Undetected pain may allow underlying health issues to go untreated, leading to

Updated on:April 10,2024

Can Alzheimer's disease steal one's consciousness?

by Emilie Reas,Public Library of ScienceAlzheimer's disease (AD) has been characterized as a "complete loss of self." Early on when memory begins to fade, the victim has difficulty

Updated on: April 10,2024

Can Alzheimer's disease steal one's consciousness?

by Emilie Reas,Public Library of ScienceAlzheimer's disease (AD) has been characterized as a "complete loss of self." Early on when memory begins to fade, the victim has difficulty

Updated on:April 10,2024