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Research study validates neuroreader for accurate and fast measurement of brain volumes

Research study validates neuroreader for accurate and fast measurement of brain volumes

by IOS PressDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.A new neuroimaging software, Neuroreader, was shown to be as accurate as traditional met

Research study validates neuroreader for accurate and fast measurement of brain volumes

by IOS PressDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.A new neuroimaging software, Neuroreader, was shown to be as accurate as traditional met
Degrading modified proteins could treat Alzheimer's, other 'undruggable' diseases

Degrading modified proteins could treat Alzheimer's, other 'undruggable' diseases

by American Chemical SocietyGraphical abstract. Credit:ACS Central Science(2023). DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.2c01369Certain diseases, including Alzheimer's, are currently considered

Degrading modified proteins could treat Alzheimer's, other 'undruggable' diseases

by American Chemical SocietyGraphical abstract. Credit:ACS Central Science(2023). DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.2c01369Certain diseases, including Alzheimer's, are currently considered
Snake venom may hold key to breaking down plaques that cause Alzheimer's disease

Snake venom may hold key to breaking down plaques that cause Alzheimer's disease

by Monash UniversityA toxic protein called amyloid beta is thought to play a key role in the onset of Alzheimer's disease. In healthy people, amyloid beta is degraded by enzymes as it forms.

Snake venom may hold key to breaking down plaques that cause Alzheimer's disease

by Monash UniversityA toxic protein called amyloid beta is thought to play a key role in the onset of Alzheimer's disease. In healthy people, amyloid beta is degraded by enzymes as it forms.
Adults grow new brain cells, and these neurons are key to learning by listening

Adults grow new brain cells, and these neurons are key to learning by listening

by Aswathy Ammothumkandy, Charles Liu and Michael A. Bonaguidi,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYour brain can still make new neurons when you're an adult. But how does the r

Adults grow new brain cells, and these neurons are key to learning by listening

by Aswathy Ammothumkandy, Charles Liu and Michael A. Bonaguidi,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYour brain can still make new neurons when you're an adult. But how does the r
Molecular tracer, seen with PET scan, shows concentrations of abnormal proteins

Molecular tracer, seen with PET scan, shows concentrations of abnormal proteins

by University of California, Los AngelesResearchers are using the tracer, which is injected into a patient, then seen with a PET scan, to see if it is possible to diagnose chronic traumatic encep

Molecular tracer, seen with PET scan, shows concentrations of abnormal proteins

by University of California, Los AngelesResearchers are using the tracer, which is injected into a patient, then seen with a PET scan, to see if it is possible to diagnose chronic traumatic encep
Long-term use of opioid patches common among persons with Alzheimer's disease

Long-term use of opioid patches common among persons with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandApproximately seven per cent of persons with Alzheimer's disease use strong pain medicines, opioids, for non-cancer pain for a period longer than six months, a

Long-term use of opioid patches common among persons with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandApproximately seven per cent of persons with Alzheimer's disease use strong pain medicines, opioids, for non-cancer pain for a period longer than six months, a
Children found to use the same brain network as adults for tough problems

Children found to use the same brain network as adults for tough problems

by The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren as young as 4 years old show evidence of a network in the brain found in adults that tackles difficult cognitive problems, a

Children found to use the same brain network as adults for tough problems

by The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren as young as 4 years old show evidence of a network in the brain found in adults that tackles difficult cognitive problems, a
Extending use of existing Alzheimer's drug could delay move into nursing home

Extending use of existing Alzheimer's drug could delay move into nursing home

by Alzheimer's Research UKDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Newly-released follow-up analysis from a 2012 clinical trial led by a

Extending use of existing Alzheimer's drug could delay move into nursing home

by Alzheimer's Research UKDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Newly-released follow-up analysis from a 2012 clinical trial led by a
Homocysteine tied to Alzheimer's via A-beta-fibrinogen interaction

Homocysteine tied to Alzheimer's via A-beta-fibrinogen interaction

(HealthDay)—Plasma homocysteine (HC) and its metabolite homocysteine thiolactone (HCTL) contribute to Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology via the amyloid-β (Aβ)-fibrinogen interaction, according to

Homocysteine tied to Alzheimer's via A-beta-fibrinogen interaction

(HealthDay)—Plasma homocysteine (HC) and its metabolite homocysteine thiolactone (HCTL) contribute to Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology via the amyloid-β (Aβ)-fibrinogen interaction, according to
Alzheimer's disease: have we got the cause all wrong?

Alzheimer's disease: have we got the cause all wrong?

by Vicky Jones,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEarly in the 20th century,Alois Alzheimerfirst described a disorder of progressive memory loss and confusion in a 50-

Alzheimer's disease: have we got the cause all wrong?

by Vicky Jones,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEarly in the 20th century,Alois Alzheimerfirst described a disorder of progressive memory loss and confusion in a 50-
Nearly a third of Americans use gray market caregivers to aid the elderly and those with dementia

Nearly a third of Americans use gray market caregivers to aid the elderly and those with dementia

by RAND CorporationCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly a third of Americans who arranged for paid care for an older person or someone with dementia employed workers who were not hired through a regul

Nearly a third of Americans use gray market caregivers to aid the elderly and those with dementia

by RAND CorporationCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly a third of Americans who arranged for paid care for an older person or someone with dementia employed workers who were not hired through a regul
Scientists discover new receptor for nerve growth factor—a promising target for treating pain

Scientists discover new receptor for nerve growth factor—a promising target for treating pain

byNew York UniversityNerve growth factor receptor TrkA (in green) and co-receptor NRP1 (in purple) are coexpressed in the same nerve cells in mice. Credit: Bunnett LabResearchers at the NYU Pain

Scientists discover new receptor for nerve growth factor—a promising target for treating pain

byNew York UniversityNerve growth factor receptor TrkA (in green) and co-receptor NRP1 (in purple) are coexpressed in the same nerve cells in mice. Credit: Bunnett LabResearchers at the NYU Pain