Scientists at Trinity College Dublin today announced a significant advance in our understanding of an…
Browsing: Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that is the most common cause of dementia, affecting memory, thinking, and behavior. It typically begins with mild memory loss and gradually worsens, eventually interfering with daily tasks and cognitive function. Characterized by the buildup of abnormal protein deposits—amyloid plaques and tau tangles—in the brain, Alzheimer’s is currently incurable, though research is rapidly evolving. Ongoing scientific studies are exploring its causes, early detection methods, genetic risk factors, and potential treatments, with the goal of better understanding and ultimately halting or reversing the disease.
Neurons are like the electrical wiring of our brains, responsible for receiving information from the…
Discovery could lead to better diagnostics, speed efforts to find treatment. A novel form of…
Airborne pollution implicated in amyloid plaques, UCSF-led study shows. A new study led by researchers…
One of the main natural components of ayahuasca tea is dimethyltryptamine (DMT), which promotes neurogenesis…
Neuroscientists at University College London (UCL) have used laser beams to “switch on” neurons in…
Mutation to MARK4 makes proteins stickier and more likely to clump in brain. Researchers from…
Air pollution was significantly associated with an increased risk of hospital admissions for several neurological…
Broader smiles in participants’ selfies made shift in perspective visible. A regular dose of awe…
Hard skulls help protect our brains from physical injuries. In addition to a tough outer…
A simple blood test for Alzheimer’s would be a great advance for individuals with —…
Scientists discover for the first time that oxytocin could be a potential new therapeutic option…
The role genetics and gut bacteria play in human health has long been a fruitful…
Promoting blood brain barrier health by reducing elevated pulse pressure in blood could be a…
Drugs that were developed to treat Alzheimer’s Disease could be re-purposed to prevent — or…
Reactivating an enzyme that promotes DNA repair can help to reverse age-related cognitive decline in…
Study finds ‘food networks’ centered on processed meats, starches may raise risk. It’s no secret…
Taking a low-dose aspirin once a day does not reduce the risk of thinking and…