Decades later, brain training lowers dementia risk
Dr. Michael Marsiske and colleagues discovered that older adults who received brain training 20+ years ago to evaluate effects on thinking and memory continue to benefit.
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Alzheimer’s
Blood tests for phosphorylated tau 217 identify people with presymptomatic Alzheimer’s disease
In Neurology Today, Dr. Steven DeKosky weighed in on a new meta-analysis showing that levels of phosphorylated tau 217 accurately predicted the presence of amyloid in the cortex of participants.
Latest in neurodegeneration research spotlighted at UF-hosted conference
Sessions focused on AI, breathing control, aging and traumatic brain injury — research areas of strength at UF.
UF researchers identify new genetic mutation linked to Alzheimer’s risk
MBI investigators Drs. Lien Nguyen and Laura Ranum led a team of neurogeneticists that has shed new light on the underlying causes of Alzheimer's.
MBI Researcher Highlight: Dr. Paramita Chakrabarty
Dr. Paramita Chakrabarty’s research investigates the role of neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s disease.
Neurological Diseases
The McKnight Brain Institute’s signature programs in neurological diseases include brain cancer and a range of neurodegenerative disorders including ALS, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. The MBI is dedicated to accelerating discoveries in these fields to enhance brain health and develop innovative therapies. 1Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (1Florida…
Cognition, Behavior and Sensation
The McKnight Brain Institute’s signature programs in age-related cognitive decline, developmental disorders, sensory dysfunction, pain, and neuropsychiatric diseases including substance use disorders. The MBI is dedicated to accelerating discoveries to enhance brain health and develop innovative therapies. Center for Addiction Research & Education (CARE) CARE facilitates collaborative…
Acquired Neural Injury
The McKnight Brain Institute’s signature programs in acquired neural injury include neural control of respiration, spinal cord injury, stroke and traumatic brain injury. The MBI is dedicated to accelerating discoveries to enhance brain health and develop innovative therapies. Brain Injury, Rehabilitation, and Neuroresilience Center (BRAIN) BRAIN Center…
Catching Alzheimer’s early
On WUFT's The Point Podcast, Dr. Jesse DeSimone discusses his team's new study's findings that could yield a new method for earlier Alzheimer’s detection.
Future Alzheimer’s treatments aim to do more than clear plaques
Dr. Malú Tansey discussed her research into Alzheimer's on NPR’s All Things Considered.
