Neuro Biomarkers and Biosignatures

A novel blood-based epigenetic biosignature in first-episode schizophrenia patients through automated machine learning

Automated machine learning (AutoML)-based, data-driven, biomarker discovery pipeline approachReadmore

Chris Berka on Advancing Early Detection of Neurodegenerative Diseases with EEG Biomarkers

The CEO and cofounder of Advanced Brain Monitoring discussed a study presented at AAIC 2024, which investigated the use of EEG biomarkers to distinguish between Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia.Readmore

How Circular Genomics is using genetics to stop depression meds being a guessing game

How Circular Genomics is addressing the mental health crisis with the upcoming launch of MindLight™, our SSRI antidepressant response test.Readmore

NeuroSense and Genetika+ Initiate Precision Medicine Collaboration Beginning with Ongoing Phase 2 Clinical Trial in Alzheimer's Disease

NeuroSense Therapeutics Ltd. collaborate with Genetika+ for Alzheimer's Disease (AD) drug developmentReadmore

A Fasting-Refeeding Paradigm Rejuvenates Old Stem Cells

The new study indicates that there is a way to turn back the clock to a younger time and rejuvenate these blood stem cells, restoring their ability to regenerate and fight off age-related diseases.Readmore

Olive oil may reduce risk of death from dementia

People who incorporate olive oil into their everyday diet may decrease their risk of dementia-related death, according to a new study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.Readmore

Healthy Diet Is Linked With a Slower Pace of Aging, Reduced Dementia Risk

According to a new study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and The Robert Butler Columbia Aging Center. The new study, which offers insights into the biological mechanism behind this association, appears in the Annals oReadmore

Multi-year CIHR grant supports McMaster study at the intersection of aging and infectious disease

McMaster University researchers have received $750,000 from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) for a multi-year study into the connection between respiratory infections and brain aging.Readmore

Life span increases in mice when specific brain cells are activated

Brain cells communicate with fat tissue to produce cellular fuel, counteract effects of agingReadmore

Brock-led research uncovers breakthrough in age-related diseases

Cysteine, an essential amino acid in proteins, plays a critical role in sensing oxidative stress and signalling cells to detoxify ROS in the body. However, when cysteine undergoes trioxidation, it not only loses its detoxification function but also acquirReadmore

Penn Medicine Receives $5 Million Grant to Study Next Generation of Dementia Treatments

Penn physicians and scientists will lead studies on underlying mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias with a grant from the Delaware Community FoundationReadmore

Surgery-free brain stimulation could provide new treatment for dementia

A new form of deep brain stimulation offers hope for an alternative treatment option for dementia, without the need for surgery.Readmore

Global ageing research consortium tackles the challenge of healthy ageing

The global partnership led by Imperial will explore how humans age and aims to develop new interventions to support healthy ageing.Readmore

Researchers counter healthy aging issues, isolation in cities with $6.8 million funding

Researchers from SFU and UBC are working to counter “epidemic levels” of physical inactivity, loneliness and social isolation among older people in our cities. New funding totalling $6.8 million will help drive their efforts to promote and improve heaReadmore