Cambridge scientists have shown that it is possible to spot signs of brain impairment in patients as early as nine years before they receive a diagnosis for one of a number of dementia-related diseases. Cambrigde, October 26, 2022.- In research published today in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of theContinuar Leyendo
Getting less than five hours of sleep in mid-to-late life could be linked to an increased risk of developing at least two chronic diseases, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. London, October 22, 2022.- The research, published in PLOS Medicine, analysed the impact of sleep duration on theContinuar Leyendo
Researchers of the University of Bern and the Insel Hospital, University Hospital Bern, have developed a screening method to discover new drug targets for cancer treatment in the socalled “Dark Matter” of the genome. They applied their method to non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the greatest cancer killer for whichContinuar Leyendo
A mutation in the small protein SHMOOSE is associated with Alzheimer’s risk and highlights a possible target for treatment Los Angeles, Sept 21, 2022.- A mutation in a newly discovered small protein is connected to a significant increase in the risk for Alzheimer’s disease, expanding the known gene targets forContinuar Leyendo
New research in mice pinpoints disease-modifying molecules produced by astrocytes in Rett, fragile X and Down syndromes La Jolla, Sept 19, 2022.- Neurons often get most of the credit for keeping our brains sharp and functioning—as well as most of the blame when it comes to brain diseases. But star-shapedContinuar Leyendo
By Jim Schnabel New York, August 31, 2022.- The SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect specialized pacemaker cells that maintain the heart’s rhythmic beat, setting off a self-destruction process within the cells, according to a preclinical study co-led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian and NYU Grossman School of Medicine. TheContinuar Leyendo
As mice navigate different rooms in virtual reality, the prefrontal neurons (top) communicate with those in the hippocampus (bottom) to conjure associated memories. New York, August 21, 2022.- An unforgettable time at a restaurant is not just about the food. The odors, the decor, the sound of the band playing,Continuar Leyendo
Researchers and entrepreneurs have developed an implant made of collagen protein from pig’s skin, which resembles the human cornea. In a pilot study, the implant restored vision to 20 people with diseased corneas, most of whom were blind prior to receiving the implant. The study jointly led by researchers atContinuar Leyendo
Alzheimer’s disease can begin almost imperceptibly, often masquerading in the early months or years as forgetfulness that is common in older age. What causes the disease remains largely a mystery. Medford, MA, August 11, 2022.- But researchers at Tufts University and the University of Oxford, using a three-dimensional human tissueContinuar Leyendo
A case series which is the result of an international collaboration across 16 countries is published today (21 July 2022) in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). The study, led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, identifies new clinical symptoms of monkeypox infection, which will aid futureContinuar Leyendo
