The foods we eat may have a direct impact on our cognitive acuity in our later years. This is the key finding of an Iowa…
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This image shows Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and Claudin-5 staining of an affected cell. Credit: Trinity College Dublin Scientists at Trinity College Dublin today…
Neurons are like the electrical wiring of our bodies. They are connected by synapses, which play an important role in transferring information. Inside synapses, there…
A “heat map” of the brain of a person with mild Alzheimer’s dementia shows where tau protein has accumulated, with areas of higher density in…
Airborne pollution implicated in amyloid plaques, UCSF-led study shows. A new study led by researchers at UC San Francisco has found that among older Americans…
Preparation of ayahuasca in Ecuador. Credit: Terpsichore One of the main natural components of ayahuasca tea is dimethyltryptamine (DMT), which promotes neurogenesis — the formation…
Neuroscientists at University College London (UCL) have used laser beams to “switch on” neurons in mice, providing new insight into the hidden workings of memory…
The mutant MARK4 creates a form of tau which accumulates easily in brain cells, causing neurons to die. Credit: Tokyo Metropolitan University Mutation to MARK4…
Air pollution was significantly associated with an increased risk of hospital admissions for several neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and other dementias, in…
Broader smiles in participants’ selfies made shift in perspective visible. A regular dose of awe is a simple way to boost healthy ‘prosocial’ emotions such…
Brain cells called astrocytes appear in green, and purple represents the leakage of the blood-brain barrier. Together they show that leakage occurs around areas where…
A simple blood test for Alzheimer’s would be a great advance for individuals with — and at risk for — the disease, families, doctors, and…
Oxytocin, the hormone that induce feelings of love and well-being within us, are found to reverse some of the damage caused by amyloid plaques in…
Promoting blood brain barrier health by reducing elevated pulse pressure in blood could be a promising new preventative solution and/or treatment for dementia. A recent…
Drugs that were developed to treat Alzheimer’s Disease could be re-purposed to prevent — or even reverse — the damage done to the blood vessels…
In this figure, neurons in the bottom row, which are missing the HDAC1 gene, show higher levels of DNA damage (green) than normal neurons. Credit:…
Study finds ‘food networks’ centered on processed meats, starches may raise risk. It’s no secret that a healthy diet may benefit the brain. However, it…
Taking a low-dose aspirin once a day does not reduce the risk of thinking and memory problems caused by mild cognitive impairment or probable Alzheimer’s…
Selective gamma-secretase inhibitor blocks substrate on amyloid precursor protein. Credit: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute New gamma secretase inhibitor blocks only amyloid production, no other functions. A…
Using cryo-electron microscopy, Furukawa’s lab compiled a 3D image detailing the exact arrangement of the proteins that shape each CALHM pore. Pictured: CALHM1 as seen…