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New research published in the journal Science reports the discovery of a unique pathway by which bacteria in the gut can directly communicate with neurons in the brain responsible for regulating appetite and body temperature. The novel mechanism adds t… Continue reading Researchers discover direct gut-brain communication pathway
New research from a team at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine has investigated the effects of chronic pod-based e-cigarette use on inflammation in the brain, heart, lungs and colon. The extensive mouse studies found a variety of… Continue reading Chronic e-cigarette use triggers brain, heart & colon inflammation in mice
When someone has experienced a stroke or aneurysm, they may require a surgical procedure known as an endovascular intervention. A new MIT-designed robotic system could ensure that they receive the treatment quickly, even if the physician is nowhere nea… Continue reading MIT surgical robot could let surgeons remotely treat stroke victims
A new article in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease Reports has proposed a novel hypothesis for the cause of Alzheimer’s disease. The article argues Alzheimer’s is caused by a damaged blood-brain barrier allowing fatty molecules known as lipids to invade the brain and trigger a cascade of events that result in neurodegeneration and cognitive decline.
Category: Science
Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Brain, Blood-brain barrier, University of Reading, Fat cells, Neuroscience
Continue reading New hypothesis argues leaky blood-brain barrier triggers Alzheimer’s
Hundreds of scientists around the globe have shared data to create the world’s first brain growth chart. The project incorporated MRI scans from subjects of all ages to offer a unique portrait of how our brains change over the course of a lifetime.
Tags: Brain, MRI, Imaging, Neuroscience, King’s College London, New Atlas Audio
Continue reading World-first massive MRI study charts brain changes from birth to death
An international team of researchers has reported on the successful preclinical tests of a novel nasal spray developed to prevent neurodegeneration associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The treatment was effective at reversing the pathological signs of Alzheimer’s in mouse models and the researchers are looking to start human tests in two years.
Category: Science
Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Brain, Neuroscience, New Atlas Audio
Continue reading Alzheimer’s-preventing nasal spray targets novel brain mechanism
A milestone study involving hundreds of scientists from around the world has identified 75 genomic regions associated with Alzheimer’s disease. A number of the newly discovered genetic pathways play a role in inflammation, adding weight to a growing hypothesis immune dysfunction can drive disease progression. Plus, the researchers raise the possibility of developing an Alzheimer’s genetic risk test to predict those most likely to develop the neurodegenerative condition.
Category: Science
Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Brain, Genetics, Cardiff University, Neuroscience
Continue reading Landmark study finds 42 new genetic risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease
A new study published in Nature Communications has offered the most comprehensive investigation to date into the effects of COVID-19 on the brain using nonhuman primates. The study found SARS-CoV-2 infection, regardless of disease severity, can lead to… Continue reading New study shows COVID-19 can cause brain inflammation and small bleeds
Two new studies are reporting on an ongoing long COVID research project investigating the persistent effects of COVID-19 on cognition in the months after acute disease. The University of Cambridge-led research found many long COVID patients are experie… Continue reading Long COVID study indicates “something concerning is happening”
Napping for longer than one hour or several times a day could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease according to new research. It’s suggested excessive daytime napping shares a bidirectional relationship with cognitive decline, both reflecting and shaping changes in the brain.
Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Tags: Sleeping, Sleep, Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Aging, Brain, UCSF, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, New Atlas Audio
Continue reading Excessive daytime napping could be early sign of Alzheimer’s disease