Preventing brain injury complications with specialized optical fibers

byAmerican Chemical SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainFiber optics are a means of transmitting information at incredibly high speeds. However, the technology can be used for more than just providi

Updated on: December 16,2024

Preventing brain injury complications with specialized optical fibers

byAmerican Chemical SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainFiber optics are a means of transmitting information at incredibly high speeds. However, the technology can be used for more than just providi

Updated on:December 16,2024

People with dementia exposed to low quality of life through lack of activity

by Griffith UniversityQuality of life for people with dementia living in long-term care is often negatively impacted due to low levels of activity participation.Furthermore, staff and families re

Updated on: February 27,2024

People with dementia exposed to low quality of life through lack of activity

by Griffith UniversityQuality of life for people with dementia living in long-term care is often negatively impacted due to low levels of activity participation.Furthermore, staff and families re

Updated on:February 27,2024

Research reveals connection between tauopathies and disruption in protein synthesis

by University of KentuckyAssistant Professor Joe Abisambra, researcher at the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, has demonstrated for the first time that tau impairs protein sy

Updated on: February 27,2024

Research reveals connection between tauopathies and disruption in protein synthesis

by University of KentuckyAssistant Professor Joe Abisambra, researcher at the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, has demonstrated for the first time that tau impairs protein sy

Updated on:February 27,2024

Alzheimer's risk linked to energy shortage in brain's immune cells

by Tamara Bhandari,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisA new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that mutations in the gene TREM2 cause an ene

Updated on: April 07,2024

Alzheimer's risk linked to energy shortage in brain's immune cells

by Tamara Bhandari,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisA new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that mutations in the gene TREM2 cause an ene

Updated on:April 07,2024

Rethinking stroke risk in patients with atherosclerotic carotid stenosis

Updated on: May 15,2025

Rethinking stroke risk in patients with atherosclerotic carotid stenosis

Updated on:May 15,2025

Diabetes, heart disease, smoking increase risk of death for older adults with dementia

by American Geriatrics SocietyDementia (a decline in memory and other mental abilities) is a serious condition, and its prognosis (the likely course of the disease) is marked by progressive loss of co

Updated on: February 27,2024

Diabetes, heart disease, smoking increase risk of death for older adults with dementia

by American Geriatrics SocietyDementia (a decline in memory and other mental abilities) is a serious condition, and its prognosis (the likely course of the disease) is marked by progressive loss of co

Updated on:February 27,2024

High-fat, high-sugar diets impact cognitive function

Updated on: May 13,2025

High-fat, high-sugar diets impact cognitive function

Updated on:May 13,2025

Machine learning enhances brain-machine interface performance

by Cynthia Eller,California Institute of TechnologyOverview of the study’s methodology. Credit:Nature Biomedical Engineering(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41551-024-01297-1Brain–machine inter

Updated on: December 16,2024

Machine learning enhances brain-machine interface performance

by Cynthia Eller,California Institute of TechnologyOverview of the study’s methodology. Credit:Nature Biomedical Engineering(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41551-024-01297-1Brain–machine inter

Updated on:December 16,2024

Alzheimer's amyloid build-up affects certain parts of brain cells more than others in mice

by University of ReadingCredit: CC0 Public DomainA protein that is linked with Alzheimer's Disease has been found to be more likely to affect certain parts of brain cells that send messages t

Updated on: April 07,2024

Alzheimer's amyloid build-up affects certain parts of brain cells more than others in mice

by University of ReadingCredit: CC0 Public DomainA protein that is linked with Alzheimer's Disease has been found to be more likely to affect certain parts of brain cells that send messages t

Updated on:April 07,2024

How physical activity protects the brain—cell by cell—in Alzheimer's disease

Updated on: July 05,2025

How physical activity protects the brain—cell by cell—in Alzheimer's disease

Updated on:July 05,2025

Poor spatial navigation could predict Alzheimer's disease years before the onset of symptoms

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople at risk of Alzheimer's disease have impaired spatial navigation prior to problems with other cognitive functions, including

Updated on: March 08,2024

Poor spatial navigation could predict Alzheimer's disease years before the onset of symptoms

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople at risk of Alzheimer's disease have impaired spatial navigation prior to problems with other cognitive functions, including

Updated on:March 08,2024

Novel blood metabolite biomarkers linked to Alzheimer's disease

by Lang Wu,University of Hawaii at ManoaFourteen metabolites whose genetically predicted levels in blood are associated with AD risk. The blood metabolites involved in amino acid, peptide, lipid

Updated on: March 08,2024

Novel blood metabolite biomarkers linked to Alzheimer's disease

by Lang Wu,University of Hawaii at ManoaFourteen metabolites whose genetically predicted levels in blood are associated with AD risk. The blood metabolites involved in amino acid, peptide, lipid

Updated on:March 08,2024