Healthy blood vessels may be the answer to Alzheimer’s prevention
Damaged capillaries in the brain may set the stage for the development of Alzheimer's disease, years before symptoms appear.... Read More...
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Certain cells secrete a substance in the brain that protects neurons
Vascular cell loss results in neuron loss, researchers report. However, pericytes secrete a substance that helps protect neurons, even when vascular cell degeneration begins to occur.... Read More...
A good night’s sleep may be in sight: New 3D models of melatonin receptors shed light on sleep disorders
Researchers have created new 3D maps of two melatonin receptors. The models can be used to help develop new treatments that not only improve sleep, but may also treat a variety of other conditions from diabetes to cancer.... Read More...
This gene could play a major role in reducing brain swelling after stroke
The TRIM9 gene may help to resolve neuroinflammation and promote recovery following ischemic stroke.... Read More...
What triggers nostalgia? Feelings of unhappiness
While generally associated with positive feeling, nostalgia is actually a mixed emotion. When experienced over the course of daily life, nostalgia is predominantly a negative emotion.... Read More...
A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk
AI-controlled robotic limb driven by animal-like tendons can be tripped and recover before the next foot step, though not programmed to do so.... Read More...
Alzheimer’s-like Symptoms Reversed in Mice, USC Researchers Say
A diet containing compounds found in green tea and carrots reversed Alzheimer’s-like symptoms in mice genetically programmed to develop symptoms of the disease.... Read More...
Using AI to Detect Early Signs of Alzheimer’s
Machine learning technology is helping researchers to detect the early signs of Alzheimer's, by identifying potential blood based biomarkers of the disease. Researchers say the technology has found hidden factors associated with Alzheimer's through medical data, and could help improve disease prediction.... Read More...
Blood-Brain Barrier Breakdown an Early Driver of Dementia
A new study reports leaky capillaries in the brain may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease as it can signal cognitive impairment prior to the buildup of proteins associated with the neurodegenerative disease.... Read More...
Can Artificial Intelligence Help Abuse Victims Disclose Traumatic Testimony?
A new deep learning algorithm may help children affected by abuse to disclose information about their experiences.... Read More...
New Map of Brain Region Linked to Alzheimer’s
Researchers have successfully created the most detailed map of the hippocampus, an area of the brain implicated in memory. The map shows the structure, neural connections and functions in vivid detail.... Read More...
Aging May Be As Old As Life Itself
Researchers report that, at the molecular levels, aging may have originated at the beginning of the evolution of life. They suggest when it comes to genes, aging may not always be a negative trait, and may help an organism to survive.... Read More...