Other Cognitive Disorders

Cracking the Alzheimer’s code: How brain trauma triggers disease
February 15, 2025

A study reveals that traumatic brain injury alters the small vessels in the brain, resulting in an accumulation of amyloid beta -- a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. The findings suggest that vascular dysfunction could be an early driver in neurodegenerative disorders rather...
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Meet the newly discovered brain cell that allows you to remember objects
February 14, 2025

Researchers have discovered a new type of neuron that plays a fundamental role in recognition memory -- how the brain registers the difference between new and familiar objects and forms long-term memories. The new cell type, called ovoid cells, are found in the hippocampus o...
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Dessert stomach emerges in the brain
February 14, 2025

Who hasn't been there? The big meal is over, you're full, but the craving for sweets remains. Researchers have now discovered that what we call the 'dessert stomach' is rooted in the brain. The same nerve cells that make us feel full after a meal are also responsible for our...
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High BP may develop at different ages and paces in East and South Asian adults in the UK
February 12, 2025
South Asian adults in the United Kingdom may face high blood pressure-related heart risks earlier in life, while East Asian adults see risks rise in later years, according to a new study.
Opening for a new type of drug for Alzheimer’s disease
February 12, 2025

A complementary drug to combat Alzheimer's disease could target a specific part of the nerve cell protein tau. This is the finding of new research which also offers a better way to measure the effect of treatment among patients.
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Biomarker test can detect Alzheimer’s pathology earlier
February 11, 2025

Years before tau tangles show up in brain scans of patients with Alzheimer's disease, a biomarker test can detect small amounts of the clumping-prone tau protein and its misfolded pathological forms that litter the brain, cerebrospinal fluid and potentially blood, new resear...
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Deep learning to increase accessibility, ease of heart imaging
February 10, 2025
Researchers have developed a method that leverages artificial intelligence to ensure accurate heart scans without added radiation or cost.
ALS survival may be cut short by living in disadvantaged communities
February 8, 2025

Living in a disadvantaged community may decrease the length of time a person can survive with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, by over 30%, a study suggests. Similar studies have shown that living in resource-deprived areas is associated with a higher burden of Alzheim...
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Researchers achieve total synthesis of ibogaine
February 8, 2025

Researchers have achieved total chemical synthesis of the psychoactive compound ibogaine and its analogs from pyridine. The discovery will make it easier to explore the therapeutic possibilities of ibogaine.
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Do embedded counseling services in veterinary education work? A new study says ‘yes’
February 8, 2025

Embedded counseling services are becoming increasingly common in veterinary medical programs, but their effectiveness has not historically been measured. A new study revealed that these programs may not only enhance access to mental health care but also lead to significant r...
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