A University of Kansas study of rare gene mutations that cause hereditary Alzheimer’s disease shows these mutations disrupt the production of a small sticky protein… Read More »Study finds disrupted amyloid production, not plaques, may trigger Alzheimer’s
Emerging research, both at prestigious institutions like MIT and elsewhere, underscores the potential of harnessing gamma brain rhythm frequencies to combat Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Studies… Read More »Light and sound at 40 Hz may reduce Alzheimer’s by clearing brain waste
In a series of groundbreaking experiments involving lab-grown brain cells and mouse models, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have unveiled a fascinating discovery concerning a… Read More »Lag3 protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease progression, study finds
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have pioneered a novel drug delivery system centered on helical amyloid fibers engineered to release… Read More »New drug delivery platform utilizes helical amyloid fibers for targeted release
A new Northwestern Medicine study has found the immune system in the blood of Alzheimer’s patients is epigenetically altered. That means the patients’ behavior or… Read More »Epigenetic dysregulation in peripheral immunity linked to Alzheimer’s disease risk
A new study published in Nature Communications gives insights into the underlying mechanisms of the formation of protein clumps in Alzheimer’s disease. The study, led… Read More »Protein chaperone targets hotspots to block Alzheimer’s fibril formation
Neurotransmitters play a pivotal role in the intricate and dynamic process of nerve signaling, facilitating communication between nerve cells or neurons within the nervous system.… Read More »Role of neurotransmitters in nerve signaling
Neurotransmitters are essential signaling molecules in the nervous system, playing a central role in transmitting information between neurons and facilitating communication throughout the intricate neural… Read More »How do neurotransmitters function in the nervous system?
The nervous system is a complex and intricate network that plays a crucial role in coordinating and regulating the functions of the human body. Comprising… Read More »Structure and function of the nervous system
A groundbreaking study led by Dr. Jonathan Lipton from Boston Children’s Hospital delves into the intricate relationship between our internal body clocks, known as circadian… Read More »Circadian rhythms influence brain connections and cognitive abilities
Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have discovered promising results using a “chaperone” molecule called 4-phenylbutyrate (PBA) to counter… Read More »Chaperone molecule reverses memory impairment in Alzheimer’s mice model
Neuroscience, a multidisciplinary field of study, is dedicated to understanding the structure and function of the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and… Read More »What is neuroscience?
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis reveals that smoking is likely associated with a reduction in brain size. The study, published… Read More »Smoking linked to brain shrinkage and cognitive decline
Researchers have developed a suite of free tools for analyzing vast amounts of brain dissection photographs at brain banks worldwide to enhance understanding of neurodegenerative… Read More »Free tools turn brain dissection photos into 3D models
Mitochondria are dynamic and vital organelles found in the cells of eukaryotic organisms, playing a central role in energy production and numerous cellular processes. These… Read More »What is mitochondria?
Microglia, immune-regulating brain cells, have long been implicated in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). A recent study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital delves into… Read More »Gene linked to Alzheimer’s disease may lead to new therapeutic targets
The overexpression of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) is closely associated with the onset and progression of diverse chronic diseases, such as cancer, Alzheimer’s… Read More »Atomic hydrogen breaks new ground in hydrogen therapy
A new molecular technology capable of binding to mRNA and regulating gene expression may offer a new avenue for treating diseases caused by haploinsufficiency, or… Read More »New molecular technology offers hope for diseases caused by haploinsufficiency
Imaging techniques such as computed tomography (CT) or positron emission tomography (PET) are indispensable today for the diagnosis and localization of many diseases. A newly… Read More »Genome-based imaging to revolutionize medical diagnosis
An international team of researchers has achieved a significant breakthrough with the development of a handheld, non-invasive device designed to detect biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s… Read More »Handheld biosensor detects biomarkers for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases