Protein deposits in nerve cells are a typical feature of Alzheimer’s disease: the excessive alteration of the tau protein through the addition of phosphate groups — a process known as hyperphosphorylation — causes the protein in the cells to aggregate into clumps. As a result, nerv[...]
Posts Tagged ‘beta-amiloide’
21 April, 2010 08:00 § in Brain Connectivity, Cognitive Neuroscience
Uncovering Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease.
A major Australian study has provided new insights into the loss of structure in regions of the brain and its potential association with Alzheimer’s Disease. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comment[...]
3 February, 2010 08:30 § in Brain and health
La menopausia temprana puede provocar demencia temprana.
Women experiencing an early onset of menopause could develop dementia at a younger age. Research by Tonnie Coppus of Erasmus MC has indicated this. She studied women with Down Syndrome, who are known to have an early onset of menopause. The results of her research can be translated to apply to the g[...]
14 January, 2010 08:30 § in Brain and health
Los móviles podrían proteger y revertir la enfermedad de Alzheimer.
The millions of people who spend hours every day on a cell phone may have a new excuse for yakking. A surprising new study in mice provides the first evidence that long-term exposure to electromagnetic waves associated with cell phone use may actually protect against, and even reverse, AlzheimerR[...]
27 November, 2009 10:30 § in Cognitive Neuroscience
Alzheimer: la destructiva proteína β-amiloide podría ser esencial para el funcionamiento normal del cerebro.
Alzheimer’s disease is thought to be caused by the build-up of a brain peptide called amyloid-beta. That’s why eliminating the protein has been the focus of almost all drug research pursuing a cure for the devastating neurodegenerative condition. But that may be counterproductive, says D[...]
