A new gene therapy developed at UC San Diego may offer a breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment by reprogramming brain cells to preserve memory and cognitive function — potentially tackling the disease at its source rather than managing symptoms.

Earlier, some scientists warned that playing contact sports may increase the risk of brain diseases due to a buildup of a specific protein in the brain. However, a new study has found that the brain protein tied to CTE is not elevated in former amateur football players.

People who suspect that their sense of smell has been dulled after a bout of Covid-19 are likely correct, a new study using an objective, 40-odor test shows. Even those who do not notice any olfactory issues may be impaired.

Researchers in a new study have found out that regularly helping people outside the home has the ability to significantly slow down cognitive decline in middle-age and older adults.

An analysis of studies incorporating data from almost 30 million people has highlighted the role that air pollution — including that coming from car exhaust emissions — plays in increased risk of dementia.

Artificial intelligence and digitalisation: these two topics will also shape the next few years in laboratory diagnostics and laboratory medicine. During the four-day Labmed Forum at Medica 2024, the focus will be on how this will influence diagnoses and therapies.

Scientists at UBC have just uncovered ‘ovoid cells,’ a newly discovered neuron that plays a pivotal role in object recognition memory. Their findings, published in Nature Communications, could revolutionize our understanding of memory and offer new hope for conditions like Alzheimer’s and epilepsy.

A new study expands upon previous research about education’s protective effects against late-life cognitive impairment and offers new pathways for dementia prevention strategies.

What do muscle cells and brain cells have in common? More than you might think. New research from the Lippincott-Schwartz Lab reveals a striking link. This discovery sheds light on how neurons transmit signals, aiding learning, memory, and potentially understanding diseases like Alzheimer’s.

Using powerful brain imaging techniques, scientists have revealed a previously hidden complexity in how we form memories and acquire new skills. The implications are vast, from treating brain disorders to designing the next generation of AI.