How a rare dementia transforms patients into artists

by Suzanne Leigh,University of California, San FranciscoArtwork from a patient with semantic variant primary progressive aphasia. Credit: University of California, San FranciscoFor decades, doct

Updated on: April 16,2024

How a rare dementia transforms patients into artists

by Suzanne Leigh,University of California, San FranciscoArtwork from a patient with semantic variant primary progressive aphasia. Credit: University of California, San FranciscoFor decades, doct

Updated on:April 16,2024

Novel cause of brain mosaicism and focal epilepsy identified

byNationwide Children's HospitalBrain mosaic copy number gain of chr1q.a, Six patients included in the study met the following criteria: infantile spasms progressing to intractable foc

Updated on: January 12,2024

Novel cause of brain mosaicism and focal epilepsy identified

byNationwide Children's HospitalBrain mosaic copy number gain of chr1q.a, Six patients included in the study met the following criteria: infantile spasms progressing to intractable foc

Updated on:January 12,2024

Study finds brain waves can be manipulated during REM sleep

byUniversity of SurreyGraphical Abstract. Credit:SLEEP(2024). DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsae193Brain waves can be manipulated while in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, a sleep stage associat

Updated on: September 23,2024

Study finds brain waves can be manipulated during REM sleep

byUniversity of SurreyGraphical Abstract. Credit:SLEEP(2024). DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsae193Brain waves can be manipulated while in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, a sleep stage associat

Updated on:September 23,2024

Anxiety symptoms may be early indicator of Alzheimer's disease

by Monash UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research suggests that anxiety symptoms in late-middle-aged adults may be an indicator of the earliest stage of Alzheimer's disease.Thes

Updated on: June 24,2024

Anxiety symptoms may be early indicator of Alzheimer's disease

by Monash UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research suggests that anxiety symptoms in late-middle-aged adults may be an indicator of the earliest stage of Alzheimer's disease.Thes

Updated on:June 24,2024

Adult-born dentate granule cells support the activity of hippocampal cell populations

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressConfocal image of the dentate gyrus (cyan), with labelled adult-born dentate granule cells (magenta). Image credit: Katja Hartwich/Stephen McHugh/David DupretThe dent

Updated on: February 05,2024

Adult-born dentate granule cells support the activity of hippocampal cell populations

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressConfocal image of the dentate gyrus (cyan), with labelled adult-born dentate granule cells (magenta). Image credit: Katja Hartwich/Stephen McHugh/David DupretThe dent

Updated on:February 05,2024

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

Updated on: March 26,2024

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

Updated on:March 26,2024

Coronary heart disease before age 45 may increase risk of dementia later in life

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdults diagnosed with coronary heart disease, especially before the age of 45, may be at increased risk of developing dementia, Alzheimer&#39

Updated on: February 24,2024

Coronary heart disease before age 45 may increase risk of dementia later in life

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdults diagnosed with coronary heart disease, especially before the age of 45, may be at increased risk of developing dementia, Alzheimer&#39

Updated on:February 24,2024

Brain patterns reveal why elderly drivers are prone to mistaking the gas pedal for the brake pedal

by Nagoya UniversityThe study found the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (yellow) showed greater activation when pressing a pedal diagonally with a foot, compared to pressing the pedal straigh

Updated on: February 21,2024

Brain patterns reveal why elderly drivers are prone to mistaking the gas pedal for the brake pedal

by Nagoya UniversityThe study found the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (yellow) showed greater activation when pressing a pedal diagonally with a foot, compared to pressing the pedal straigh

Updated on:February 21,2024

Neuron populations in the medial prefrontal cortex shown to code the learning of avoidant behaviors

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressThe two-dimensional active avoidance paradigm and recording of prefrontal population activity. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-024-0

Updated on: September 06,2024

Neuron populations in the medial prefrontal cortex shown to code the learning of avoidant behaviors

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressThe two-dimensional active avoidance paradigm and recording of prefrontal population activity. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-024-0

Updated on:September 06,2024

How processing speed affects the benefits of cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with traumatic brain injury

by Kessler FoundationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists at Kessler Foundation reported results from a randomized controlled trial examining the influence of processing speed on treatment bene

Updated on: February 03,2024

How processing speed affects the benefits of cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with traumatic brain injury

by Kessler FoundationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists at Kessler Foundation reported results from a randomized controlled trial examining the influence of processing speed on treatment bene

Updated on:February 03,2024

Does shingles increase a person's risk of dementia?

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainShingles, a viral infection caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus, results in a painful blistering rash along one side of the

Updated on: May 20,2024

Does shingles increase a person's risk of dementia?

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainShingles, a viral infection caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus, results in a painful blistering rash along one side of the

Updated on:May 20,2024

ANKRD55: A new gene involved in Multiple Sclerosis is discovered

by University of the Basque CountryThis image shows intracellular localization of ANKRD55 in Jurkat, SH-SY5Y and PMA-treated U937 cells. Credit: Koen VandenbroeckMultiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neur

Updated on: March 26,2024

ANKRD55: A new gene involved in Multiple Sclerosis is discovered

by University of the Basque CountryThis image shows intracellular localization of ANKRD55 in Jurkat, SH-SY5Y and PMA-treated U937 cells. Credit: Koen VandenbroeckMultiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neur

Updated on:March 26,2024