Serotonin 2C receptor regulates memory in mice and humans: Implications for Alzheimer's disease

byBaylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Cambridge in the U.K. and collaborating institutions have shown that serotonin 2

Updated on: July 08,2024

Serotonin 2C receptor regulates memory in mice and humans: Implications for Alzheimer's disease

byBaylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Cambridge in the U.K. and collaborating institutions have shown that serotonin 2

Updated on:July 08,2024

The way the brain processes speech could serve as a predictor of early dementia

by Baycrest Centre for Geriatric CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainEarly dementia is typically associated with memory and thinking problems; but older adults should also be vigilant about hearing and

Updated on: May 13,2024

The way the brain processes speech could serve as a predictor of early dementia

by Baycrest Centre for Geriatric CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainEarly dementia is typically associated with memory and thinking problems; but older adults should also be vigilant about hearing and

Updated on:May 13,2024

Abnormal proteins found in the spinal fluid of people with ALS and frontotemporal dementia

byNational Institutes of HealthProtein containing a cryptic peptide (red) that results from a lack of functional TDP-43, as in ALS and FTD. Credit: NINDSResearchers at the National Institutes of

Updated on: March 13,2024

Abnormal proteins found in the spinal fluid of people with ALS and frontotemporal dementia

byNational Institutes of HealthProtein containing a cryptic peptide (red) that results from a lack of functional TDP-43, as in ALS and FTD. Credit: NINDSResearchers at the National Institutes of

Updated on:March 13,2024

Rocky start for Alzheimer's drug research in 2018

An Alzheimer sufferer models a creation by designer Guio Di Colombia during the Walkway Inclusion fashion show in Colombia last NovemberThe year 2018, barely underway, has already dealt a series of di

Updated on: March 19,2024

Rocky start for Alzheimer's drug research in 2018

An Alzheimer sufferer models a creation by designer Guio Di Colombia during the Walkway Inclusion fashion show in Colombia last NovemberThe year 2018, barely underway, has already dealt a series of di

Updated on:March 19,2024

Brain imaging can predict Alzheimer's-related memory loss

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Karolinska InstitutetResearchers at Karolinska Institutet have imaged tau protein in the brains of living patients with Alzheimer's disease. The amount and spr

Updated on: May 13,2024

Brain imaging can predict Alzheimer's-related memory loss

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Karolinska InstitutetResearchers at Karolinska Institutet have imaged tau protein in the brains of living patients with Alzheimer's disease. The amount and spr

Updated on:May 13,2024

Couch potatoes face same chance of dementia as those with genetic risk factors

by McMaster UniversityJennifer Heisz, assistant professor of kinesiology, McMaster University Credit: McMaster UniversitySedentary older adults with no genetic risk factors for dementia may be ju

Updated on: March 09,2024

Couch potatoes face same chance of dementia as those with genetic risk factors

by McMaster UniversityJennifer Heisz, assistant professor of kinesiology, McMaster University Credit: McMaster UniversitySedentary older adults with no genetic risk factors for dementia may be ju

Updated on:March 09,2024

Why do people with Alzheimer's stop recognizing their loved ones?

by University of MontrealDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Alzheimer's not only steals people's memories but also their abilit

Updated on: February 28,2024

Why do people with Alzheimer's stop recognizing their loved ones?

by University of MontrealDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Alzheimer's not only steals people's memories but also their abilit

Updated on:February 28,2024

LATE: A common but largely unknown cause of dementia

by Andrew E. Budson,Harvard UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf dementia is a general term that means thinking and memory has deteriorated to the point that it interferes with day-to-d

Updated on: May 11,2024

LATE: A common but largely unknown cause of dementia

by Andrew E. Budson,Harvard UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf dementia is a general term that means thinking and memory has deteriorated to the point that it interferes with day-to-d

Updated on:May 11,2024

Blocking inflammation prevents cell death, improves memory in Alzheimer's disease

by University of California, IrvineA brain tissue sample from Kim Green’s study show microglia (red) and plaques (green). Credit: Green lab / UCIUsing a drug compound created to treat cance

Updated on: February 28,2024

Blocking inflammation prevents cell death, improves memory in Alzheimer's disease

by University of California, IrvineA brain tissue sample from Kim Green’s study show microglia (red) and plaques (green). Credit: Green lab / UCIUsing a drug compound created to treat cance

Updated on:February 28,2024

Imaging probe to visualize Alzheimer's disease-related gamma-secretase in the brain

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have developed a molecular imaging probe to reveal Alzheimer's diseas

Updated on: May 06,2024

Imaging probe to visualize Alzheimer's disease-related gamma-secretase in the brain

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have developed a molecular imaging probe to reveal Alzheimer's diseas

Updated on:May 06,2024

Overlapping mechanisms in HIV cognitive disorders and Alzheimer's disease

by Society for NeuroscienceAβ oligomers are elevated in the brains of HIV(+) cases. Paraffin-embedded tissue sections from hippocampus of HIV(-) and HIV(+) individuals were prepared for immunoflu

Updated on: March 30,2024

Overlapping mechanisms in HIV cognitive disorders and Alzheimer's disease

by Society for NeuroscienceAβ oligomers are elevated in the brains of HIV(+) cases. Paraffin-embedded tissue sections from hippocampus of HIV(-) and HIV(+) individuals were prepared for immunoflu

Updated on:March 30,2024

How a gene for obesity affects the brain

byUniversity of MichiganPVHSH2B1→DRN neurocircuit inhibits food intake and obesity. Credit:Advanced Science(2024). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202400437Obesity is a complicated condition, caus

Updated on: July 17,2024

How a gene for obesity affects the brain

byUniversity of MichiganPVHSH2B1→DRN neurocircuit inhibits food intake and obesity. Credit:Advanced Science(2024). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202400437Obesity is a complicated condition, caus

Updated on:July 17,2024