Brains are bad at big numbers, making it impossible to grasp what a million COVID-19 deaths really means

by Lindsey Hasak and Elizabeth Y. Toomarian,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs of April 2022, there have beennearly 1 million confirmed COVID-19 deathsin the U.S. Fo

Updated on: February 21,2024

Brains are bad at big numbers, making it impossible to grasp what a million COVID-19 deaths really means

by Lindsey Hasak and Elizabeth Y. Toomarian,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs of April 2022, there have beennearly 1 million confirmed COVID-19 deathsin the U.S. Fo

Updated on:February 21,2024

Scientists map the distribution of lipids in the human brain

by Oleg Sherbakov,Skolkovo Institute of Science and TechnologyDistribution of cholesterol in the human brain. Credit: Maria OsetrovaScientists have found that 93% of the lipids in brain tissue a

Updated on: July 06,2024

Scientists map the distribution of lipids in the human brain

by Oleg Sherbakov,Skolkovo Institute of Science and TechnologyDistribution of cholesterol in the human brain. Credit: Maria OsetrovaScientists have found that 93% of the lipids in brain tissue a

Updated on:July 06,2024

Here's what Alzheimer's disease blood tests look for, and what they can tell you about your risk

by Eleftheria Kodosaki and Deborah Alawode,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageDespite affecting55 million people worldwide, Alzheimer's disease still has no cure. But recent adv

Updated on: January 07,2024

Here's what Alzheimer's disease blood tests look for, and what they can tell you about your risk

by Eleftheria Kodosaki and Deborah Alawode,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageDespite affecting55 million people worldwide, Alzheimer's disease still has no cure. But recent adv

Updated on:January 07,2024

Consuming a high sodium, low potassium diet could increase the risk of cognitive decline

by KeAi CommunicationsAssociation of average sodium, potassium, sodium/potassium and salt intake, and self-reported memory. Model 1 is adjusted for age, sex, location of residence, area of residence,

Updated on: June 04,2024

Consuming a high sodium, low potassium diet could increase the risk of cognitive decline

by KeAi CommunicationsAssociation of average sodium, potassium, sodium/potassium and salt intake, and self-reported memory. Model 1 is adjusted for age, sex, location of residence, area of residence,

Updated on:June 04,2024

Can targeted therapies be applied to patients with Alzheimer's?

by Joe Lafata,University of UtahTara Mastren, center, is leading research into developing targeted alpha-particle therapies for patients with Alzheimer's. The University of Utah professor of

Updated on: August 26,2024

Can targeted therapies be applied to patients with Alzheimer's?

by Joe Lafata,University of UtahTara Mastren, center, is leading research into developing targeted alpha-particle therapies for patients with Alzheimer's. The University of Utah professor of

Updated on:August 26,2024

New online study explores link between healthy brains and bodies

by Jeff Renaud,University of Western OntarioCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsSo little is understood about the dialogue between the body and the brain. It might seem obvious that our physical

Updated on: March 27,2024

New online study explores link between healthy brains and bodies

by Jeff Renaud,University of Western OntarioCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsSo little is understood about the dialogue between the body and the brain. It might seem obvious that our physical

Updated on:March 27,2024

Alzheimer's discovery reveals dire effect of toxic tau protein

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaTau proteins are prime suspects in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative disorders. New UVA research could open doors to future treatments. Credit: Emily F

Updated on: December 28,2023

Alzheimer's discovery reveals dire effect of toxic tau protein

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaTau proteins are prime suspects in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative disorders. New UVA research could open doors to future treatments. Credit: Emily F

Updated on:December 28,2023

Scientists identify a key driver of myelin repair

by Nicholas Weiler,Stanford UniversityActin filaments (cyan) and an actin regulatory protein (magenta) in a differentiating oligodendrocyte. Credit: Brad Zuchero and Andrew OlsonNew research fro

Updated on: March 27,2024

Scientists identify a key driver of myelin repair

by Nicholas Weiler,Stanford UniversityActin filaments (cyan) and an actin regulatory protein (magenta) in a differentiating oligodendrocyte. Credit: Brad Zuchero and Andrew OlsonNew research fro

Updated on:March 27,2024

Report identifies seven ways to prevent dementia

by University of New South WalesCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR), in collaboration with Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA), has rel

Updated on: April 29,2024

Report identifies seven ways to prevent dementia

by University of New South WalesCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR), in collaboration with Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA), has rel

Updated on:April 29,2024

New methods for identifying, characterizing irregular forms of amyloid beta to inform Alzheimer's treatments

by Katherine Egan Bennett,University of Texas at Arlington(A) shows resulting peak areas of immunoprecipitation extraction of 18 peptides with four antibodies. (B) shows the datafrom (A) a

Updated on: February 24,2024

New methods for identifying, characterizing irregular forms of amyloid beta to inform Alzheimer's treatments

by Katherine Egan Bennett,University of Texas at Arlington(A) shows resulting peak areas of immunoprecipitation extraction of 18 peptides with four antibodies. (B) shows the datafrom (A) a

Updated on:February 24,2024

Brisbane Airport named Australia's first dementia-friendly airport at guide launch

by Queensland University of TechnologyBrisbane Airport was named Australia's first dementia-friendly airport by Alzheimer's Australia at the launch today in the International Terminal of

Updated on: May 05,2024

Brisbane Airport named Australia's first dementia-friendly airport at guide launch

by Queensland University of TechnologyBrisbane Airport was named Australia's first dementia-friendly airport by Alzheimer's Australia at the launch today in the International Terminal of

Updated on:May 05,2024

First gene therapy for children with metachromatic leukodystrophy approved by FDA

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Orchard Therapeutics' Lenmeldy (atidarsagene autotemcel) as the first gene therapy for the treatment of children with metachromati

Updated on: March 27,2024

First gene therapy for children with metachromatic leukodystrophy approved by FDA

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Orchard Therapeutics' Lenmeldy (atidarsagene autotemcel) as the first gene therapy for the treatment of children with metachromati

Updated on:March 27,2024