Dedicated memory tests on smartphones enable the detection of “mild cognitive impairment,” a condition that may indicate Alzheimer’s disease, with high accuracy. Researchers from DZNE,…
Microglia are specialized immune cells in the brain. While they normally protect our brains, they can also contribute to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. The…
In a new study published in Nature Communications, researchers investigated the genetic and modifiable influences on fragile brain regions by looking at the brain scans…
A new study by researchers at UC Davis Health found human brains are getting larger. Study participants born in the 1970s had 6.6% larger brain…
A global collaborative research group comprising 131 researchers from 105 laboratories across seven countries has published a paper in eLife. The study identifies brain energy…
Researchers at the University of Leeds and Lancaster University in the UK have identified a new potential target for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease—PDE4B. Their…
Researchers at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology have discovered a genetic mutation in a small mitochondrial protein that may promote longevity, preserve cognitive…
New research conducted in mice offers insights into what’s going on at the molecular level that could cause people with diabetes to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
As Tony Bennett releases what may well be his last album, his family has disclosed that the 1950s crooner who became popular with younger audiences…
If you or a loved one have noticed changes in your memory or thinking as you’ve grown older, this could reflect typical changes that occur…