Sugar molecule key to the prevention and cure of Alzheimer's Disease
Researchers say they discovered that a special sugar molecule could play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Joseph Shavit
Jul 24, 2022
New sensor can detect Alzheimer’s disease up to 17 years in advance
The dementia disorder Alzheimer’s disease has a symptom-free course of 15 to 20 years before the first clinical symptoms emerge.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 23, 2022
Sugar-studded protein is key to Alzheimer's disease cure
Researchers say they discovered that a special sugar molecule could play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 15, 2022
Breakthrough discovery in human telekenetics
Metamaterials provide researchers with a new concept of designing artificial materials, bringing vigor and vitality to advanced materials.
Joshua Shavit
Jun 30, 2022
Harvard researchers discover how the brain controls symptoms of sickness
What most people don’t know is that it’s actually the brain behind why you feel sick. It’s a result of the immune system kicking into gear.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 13, 2022
Researchers make breakthrough discovery in the ability to move things with our minds
A joint team of scientists have advanced the first step towards real-time, remote and wireless mind control of metamaterials.
Joseph Shavit
May 28, 2022
Missing link between Alzheimer's and vascular disease found?
Scientists have known that people with hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, or obesity have a higher chance of developing Alzheimer's.
Joseph Shavit
May 21, 2022
Cranberries can improve memory and ward off dementia
Adding cranberries to your diet could help improve memory and brain function, and lower ‘bad’ cholesterol – according to new research.
Joseph Shavit
May 7, 2022
New drug slows cognitive decline and brain damage from dementia
Sodium selenate may slow cognitive decline and neurodegenerative damage that is the hallmark of many dementias including Alzheimer’s Disease
Joseph Shavit
May 4, 2022
Gut microbes could reverse your brain's age-related deterioration
A novel approach to reverse aspects of aging-related deterioration in the brain and cognitive function via the microbes in the gut.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 22, 2022
Got food cravings? What's living in your gut may be responsible
Eggs or yogurt, veggies or potato chips? We make decisions about what to eat every day, but those choices may not be fully our own.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 18, 2022
Can ultrasound help treat Alzheimer’s, Dementia and the brain?
Ultrasound can overcome some of the detrimental effects of ageing and dementia without the need to cross the blood-brain barrier.
Joshua Shavit
Apr 16, 2022
Scientists identify new approach to preventing seizures
This work represents one of the first conclusive studies that pinpoints a key feature of seizures that has not been studied in great detail.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 15, 2022
First time ever: Researchers demonstrate gut microbiota talking to the brain
These findings demonstrate that a direct dialog occurs between the gut microbiota and the brain and could lead to new therapeutic approaches
Joseph Shavit
Apr 10, 2022
New wearable device enhances deep sleep
Many people, especially the elderly, suffer from abnormal sleep. In particular, the deep sleep phases become shorter and shallower with age.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 21, 2022
Brain cells that control anxiety and stress-related mental disorders identified
Advances in microscopic imaging have led to the exciting discovery of a small group of brain cells that control stress-induced responses.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 16, 2022
Is the quality or quantity of your sleep more important?
Elite sleepers show psychological resilience and resistance to neurodegenerative conditions that may point the way to fending off disease.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 14, 2022
How does the brain know whether our actions actually make a difference?
Trying to reach an actual person when calling customer support, you find yourself wondering -- do my actions actually make a difference?
Joseph Shavit
Mar 10, 2022
What happens in your brain when you daydream?
Science suggests that mind-wandering freely to more pleasant and playful thoughts may improve our mood and foster creativity.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 10, 2022
How does the brain make memories?
In a Cedars-Sinai study, researchers have discovered two types of brain cells that play a key role in dividing continuous human experience.
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