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November 28, 2023

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Scientists Unveil Promising Target for Alzheimer's Disease Treatment

Nov. 28, 2023 — A research team has identified VCAM1, a cell surface protein found on immune cells of the brain, as a therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease (AD), paving the way for developing novel therapeutics to combat this debilitating ...

Coffee Grounds May Hold Key to Preventing Neurodegenerative Diseases

Nov. 21, 2023 — A team of researchers found that caffeic-acid based Carbon Quantum Dots (CACQDs), which can be derived from spent coffee grounds, have the potential to protect brain cells from the damage caused by several neurodegenerative ...

Unravelling the Secrets of Neurodegenerative Diseases, One Protein at a Time

Nov. 17, 2023 — Proteins misfolding and clumping together, a process known as aggregation, is a key feature seen in several neurological conditions, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. These disorders ...

Hearing Loss Is Associated With Subtle Changes in the Brain

Nov. 21, 2023 — A team of researchers employed hearing tests and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to determine whether hearing impairment is associated with differences in specific brain regions and affects dementia ...

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Lowering a Form of Brain Cholesterol Reduces Alzheimer's-Like Damage in Mice

Nov. 22, 2023 — Researchers have found that a form of cholesterol known as cholesteryl esters builds up in the brains of mice with Alzheimer's-like disease, and that ...

Tiny Traps Can Provide New Knowledge About Difficult-to-Treat Diseases

Nov. 20, 2023 — Proteins that form clumps occur in many difficult-to-treat diseases, such as ALS, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's. The mechanisms behind how the proteins interact with each other are difficult to study, ...

Alzheimer's and Parkinson's: Scientists Produce Human Norepinephrine Neurons from Stem Cells

Nov. 17, 2023 — Researchers have identified a protein key to the development of a type of brain cell believed to play a role in disorders like Alzheimer's and ...

Pulling the Plug on Brain Injury: Manipulating Fluid Flows Could Save Lives, Improve Recovery Post-TBI

Nov. 15, 2023 — New research shows that a cocktail of drugs already approved to treat high blood pressure quickly reduces brain swelling and improves outcomes in ...

How a Mutation in Microglia Elevates Alzheimer's Risk

Nov. 16, 2023 — A new study finds that microglia with mutant TREM2 protein reduce brain circuit connections, promote inflammation and contribute to Alzheimer's pathology in other ...

Study Reveals Broader Impact of Alzheimer's on Brain Function

Nov. 16, 2023 — Scientists have published new evidence that shows changes in brain network patterns that occur in early-stage Alzheimer's disease differ from those associated with normal aging. The findings also ...

Smaller Hippocampus Linked to Cognitive Decline

Nov. 16, 2023 — With the rise of new drugs that can target the amyloid-beta plaques in the brain that are an early sign of Alzheimer's disease, new ways are needed to determine whether memory loss and thinking ...

Tau-Ting the Importance of Protein Mapping

Nov. 14, 2023 — Researchers have shown how the tau protein, known for its role in dementias, behaves where communication in the brain takes ...

This Wireless, Handheld, Non-Invasive Device Detects Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Biomarkers

Nov. 13, 2023 — An international team of researchers has developed a handheld, non-invasive device that can detect biomarkers for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's ...

Research Team Discovers New Role of Cerebellum in Coordinating the Brain Network Essential for Social Recognition Memory

Nov. 6, 2023 — Researchers discovered the cerebellum coordinates the brain network essential for social recognition ...

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Obesity Linked to Neurodegeneration Through Insulin Resistance

Nov. 7, 2023 — Researchers have discovered a link between obesity and neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease. Using the common fruit fly, the research shows that a high-sugar diet -- a hallmark ...

High Metabolism Is an Early Sign of Alzheimer's Disease

Nov. 1, 2023 — An early phase in the process of developing Alzheimer's disease is a metabolic increase in a part of the brain called the hippocampus, report ...

Improving Deep Sleep May Prevent Dementia, Study Finds

Oct. 30, 2023 — As little as 1 per cent reduction in deep sleep per year for people over 60 years of age translates into a 27 per cent increased risk of dementia, according to a study which suggests that enhancing ...

Number of Dementia Cases Could Be 42% Higher Than Previously Estimated by 2040

Oct. 26, 2023 — Up to 1.7 million people could be living with dementia in England and Wales by 2040 -- over 40% more than previously forecast -- finds a new ...

Higher Levels of Triglycerides Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia

Oct. 25, 2023 — Older people who have higher levels of triglycerides, a type of fat, may have a lower risk of dementia and a slower cognitive decline over time compared to people who have lower levels, according to ...

New Atrial Fibrillation Diagnosis May Increase Risk of Memory Decline

Oct. 25, 2023 — Atrial fibrillation (AF) diagnosis was associated with a 45% increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) among a cohort of 4.3 million individuals in the UK, according to a new ...

New Study Reveals Role of Hippocampus in Two Functions of Memory

Oct. 23, 2023 — For the first time, a new study in rats teases apart the role of the hippocampus in two functions of memory -- one that remembers associations between time, place and what one did, and another that ...

Women With a Heart Healthy Diet in Midlife Are Less Likely to Report Cognitive Decline Later

Oct. 20, 2023 — Women with diets during middle age designed to lower blood pressure were about 17 percent less likely to report memory loss and other signs of cognitive decline decades later, a new study ...

Scientists Discover Links Between Alzheimer's Disease and Gut Microbiota

Oct. 17, 2023 — Research identifies links between gut bacteria, inflammation and brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease. The findings suggest that Alzheimer's symptoms can be transferred via the ...

Adults With ADHD Are at Increased Risk for Developing Dementia

Oct. 17, 2023 — Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are nearly three times more likely to develop dementia than adults without ADHD, according to a new study. The study followed more than ...

Smarter CT Scans May Approach the Level of MRI

Oct. 17, 2023 — In certain cases, a new method can provide as much information from brain images taken with computed tomography (CT) as images captured with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The method could enhance ...

Researchers Reveal Link Between Alzheimer's and Sex Hormones

Oct. 17, 2023 — Researchers have shown female sex hormones play a significant role in how Alzheimer's manifests in the brain. The study also highlights the importance of developing therapeutic strategies ...

Researchers Develop Technology to Tabulate and Characterize Every Cell in the Human Brain

Oct. 12, 2023 — By combining non-invasive imaging techniques, investigators have created a comprehensive cellular atlas of a region of the human brain known as Broca's ...

New Study Finds Link Between Subjective and Objective Memory Decline

Oct. 11, 2023 — Among people who report memory and thinking problems, some show no signs of a problem on standard tests, while others have subtle declines on their tests. A new study shows that people who have ...

Certain Navigational Mistakes Could Be Early Signs of Alzheimer's Disease

Oct. 11, 2023 — People with early Alzheimer’s disease have difficulty turning when walking, according to a new study using virtual ...

Risk Factors for Dementia Vary by Ethnicity, Study Finds

Oct. 11, 2023 — Modifiable risk factors -- including hypertension, obesity, diabetes, low HDL cholesterol and sleep disorders -- confer a higher risk of dementia for people in some minority ethnic groups compared to ...

Protein That Could Help Defeat Alzheimer's and Increase Productive Lifespan

Oct. 5, 2023 — Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, a disorder of progressively worsening memory and other thinking abilities. It rose up in the ranks of leading causes of death over the past ...

Graphene Oxide Reduces the Toxicity of Alzheimer's Proteins

Oct. 4, 2023 — A probable early driver of Alzheimer's disease is the accumulation of molecules called amyloid peptides. These cause cell death, and are commonly found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. ...

Researchers Find a Cause of Parkinson's Disease

Oct. 2, 2023 — A significant breakthrough sheds light on the underlying mechanisms of Parkinson's disease, offering the potential for innovative treatments in the ...

In Forming Long-Term Memories, Vascular Cells Are Crucial

Oct. 2, 2023 — A new study reveals the crucial role of vascular system cells -- known as pericytes -- in the formation of long-term memories of life events -- memories that are lost in diseases such as ...

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