New imaging scan reveals a culprit in cognitive decline of Alzheimer’s — ScienceDaily
Advanced imaging technology developed by Yale researchers has helped them confirm that the destruction of brain synapses underlies the cognitive deficits experienced by patients with Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published Feb. 17...
UCI team uncovers key brain mechanisms for organizing memories in time
Newswise — Irvine, Calif., Feb. 15, 2022 – In a scientific first, researchers at the University of California, Irvine have discovered fundamental mechanisms by which the hippocampus region of the brain organizes memories into...
Depression and Alzheimer’s disease share genetic roots — ScienceDaily
Epidemiological data have long linked depression with Alzheimer's disease (AD), a neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive dementia that affects nearly 6 million Americans. Now, a new study identifies common genetic factors in both depression...
Vortex microscope sees more than ever before
Newswise — Understanding the nitty gritty of how molecules interact with each other in the real, messy, dynamic environment of a living body is a challenge that must be overcome in order to understand...