Tau is a microtubule-associated protein that helps to stabilize the structure of neurons, specifically by supporting ...

Exercise may positively influence the interactions between brain cells in the hippocampus, a brain region involved in ...

This manuscript describes the identification and characterization of 12 specific phosphomimetic mutations in the recombinant full-length human tau protein that trigger tau to form fibrils. This ...

Those with Alzheimer’s were more likely to have delayed REM sleep, and they also had higher levels of the toxic brain ...

Acupuncture treatment on the DU channel has shown therapeutic effects for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), but the underlying mechanisms are not yet clear. The purpose of this study was to comprehensively ...

Taking too long to enter the phase of sleep in which we dream may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease. This is the ...

Researchers uncovered a potential sign of Alzheimer's and dementia that may be cyclical—and may make you feel groggy, even ...

Discover the link between REM sleep and Alzheimer's disease. Learn how delayed REM sleep may indicate elevated protein levels ...

A good night's sleep is critical as the brain consolidates information learnt during the day with previous knowledge before ...

A comprehensive study of brain scans from more than 600 people has shed new light on the relationship between tau protein and amyloid-β, two central players in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease ...

Drugs targeting amyloid plaques have failed to show efficacy in clinical trials. A new approach is needed to tackle AD ...