Insight into cells' 'self-eating' process could pave the way for new dementia treatments

by University of PlymouthThe autophagy system in cells. Green and yellow dots: autophagosomes; red dots: autophagosomes fused with lysosomes. Credit: University of PlymouthCells regularly go thro

Updated on: May 26,2024

Insight into cells' 'self-eating' process could pave the way for new dementia treatments

by University of PlymouthThe autophagy system in cells. Green and yellow dots: autophagosomes; red dots: autophagosomes fused with lysosomes. Credit: University of PlymouthCells regularly go thro

Updated on:May 26,2024

How excessive salt consumption is linked to cognitive disorders and high blood pressure

by Fujita Health UniversityEffects of HS intake on blood pressure and emotional and cognitive function. (A) MAP and (B) DBP of mice were monitored by the tail-cuff system once weekly for 12 weeks. (C)

Updated on: June 05,2024

How excessive salt consumption is linked to cognitive disorders and high blood pressure

by Fujita Health UniversityEffects of HS intake on blood pressure and emotional and cognitive function. (A) MAP and (B) DBP of mice were monitored by the tail-cuff system once weekly for 12 weeks. (C)

Updated on:June 05,2024

Multiple review articles highlight the role of the hypothalamus in human existence

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCover image forSciencevol. 382, issue 6669, depicts the main functions regulated by the hypothalamus. Temperature, sleep, eating, and social interactions are a

Updated on: January 12,2024

Multiple review articles highlight the role of the hypothalamus in human existence

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCover image forSciencevol. 382, issue 6669, depicts the main functions regulated by the hypothalamus. Temperature, sleep, eating, and social interactions are a

Updated on:January 12,2024

'Window into the brain': A simple blood test to diagnose ALS is both robust and repeatable

by Brain Chemistry LabsDr. Rachael Dunlop conducts real-time PCR on microRNA extracted from extracellular vesicles derived from blood samples from ALS patients. Credit: Paul Alan Cox, Brain Chemistry

Updated on: January 21,2024

'Window into the brain': A simple blood test to diagnose ALS is both robust and repeatable

by Brain Chemistry LabsDr. Rachael Dunlop conducts real-time PCR on microRNA extracted from extracellular vesicles derived from blood samples from ALS patients. Credit: Paul Alan Cox, Brain Chemistry

Updated on:January 21,2024

Brain cell types are affected differently by Rett syndrome mutation, researchers discover

by Greta Friar,Whitehead Institute for Biomedical ResearchSmaller, more circularized mitochondria in glia of RTT cerebral organoids. Credit:Scientific Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41

Updated on: October 05,2024

Brain cell types are affected differently by Rett syndrome mutation, researchers discover

by Greta Friar,Whitehead Institute for Biomedical ResearchSmaller, more circularized mitochondria in glia of RTT cerebral organoids. Credit:Scientific Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41

Updated on:October 05,2024

Poor diet, plus Alzheimer's gene, may fuel disease (Update)

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA diet high in cholesterol, fat and sugar may influence the development of Alzheimer's disease in people who carry the ApoE4 gene, a le

Updated on: May 05,2024

Poor diet, plus Alzheimer's gene, may fuel disease (Update)

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA diet high in cholesterol, fat and sugar may influence the development of Alzheimer's disease in people who carry the ApoE4 gene, a le

Updated on:May 05,2024

Potential treatment for rare autoimmune disorder could be adapted from CAR-T therapy, suggests clinical trial

by National Institutes of HealthColorized scanning electron micrograph of a T lymphocyte (also known as a T cell) (blue). Credit: NIAIDEvidence from a small-scale clinical trial suggests that a v

Updated on: May 08,2024

Potential treatment for rare autoimmune disorder could be adapted from CAR-T therapy, suggests clinical trial

by National Institutes of HealthColorized scanning electron micrograph of a T lymphocyte (also known as a T cell) (blue). Credit: NIAIDEvidence from a small-scale clinical trial suggests that a v

Updated on:May 08,2024

Researchers identify mutation that alters Alzheimer's disease progression

by University of MalagaResearchers identify a mutation that alters Alzheimer's disease progression. The UMA coordinates this study, carried out by 100 multidisciplinary researchers from 50 di

Updated on: March 20,2024

Researchers identify mutation that alters Alzheimer's disease progression

by University of MalagaResearchers identify a mutation that alters Alzheimer's disease progression. The UMA coordinates this study, carried out by 100 multidisciplinary researchers from 50 di

Updated on:March 20,2024

Research on advanced Alzheimer's disease investigates novel ways to restore cognitive function

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloCredit: Wikimedia CommonsWhile most research on Alzheimer's disease (AD) has focused on early diagnosis and treatment, University at Buffalo scientists

Updated on: May 26,2024

Research on advanced Alzheimer's disease investigates novel ways to restore cognitive function

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloCredit: Wikimedia CommonsWhile most research on Alzheimer's disease (AD) has focused on early diagnosis and treatment, University at Buffalo scientists

Updated on:May 26,2024

A 'feeling' for dementia?

by German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA research team led by the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) concludes that personal perception can be an

Updated on: May 26,2024

A 'feeling' for dementia?

by German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA research team led by the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) concludes that personal perception can be an

Updated on:May 26,2024

Early signs of Alzheimer's: Most older adults see the value of screening but haven't been tested

by University of MichiganFamiliarity with, and experience with, cognitive testing and Alzheimer's biomarker testing among adults age 65-80. Credit: University of MichiganSome 80% of older adu

Updated on: April 18,2024

Early signs of Alzheimer's: Most older adults see the value of screening but haven't been tested

by University of MichiganFamiliarity with, and experience with, cognitive testing and Alzheimer's biomarker testing among adults age 65-80. Credit: University of MichiganSome 80% of older adu

Updated on:April 18,2024

New gene therapy for muscular dystrophy offers hope

byUniversity of Washington School of MedicineA schematic illustration of a multi-shuttle system to deliver full dystrophin protein to muscle cells body-wide as a genetic therapy for muscular dys

Updated on: July 25,2024

New gene therapy for muscular dystrophy offers hope

byUniversity of Washington School of MedicineA schematic illustration of a multi-shuttle system to deliver full dystrophin protein to muscle cells body-wide as a genetic therapy for muscular dys

Updated on:July 25,2024