clock gene
Essential clock gene plays key role in neuroprotective pathways
A new study offers deeper insight into how a neuroprotective pathway is regulated both by temperature and the body clock.
Stories tagged with 'Dementia'
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WOMEN IN BRAIN SCIENCES
Celebrating Early Career Women in Brain Sciences
To mark Women at Imperial Week and International Women's Day we spoke to four Early Career Researchers in the Department of Brain Sciences.
Memory loss
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.
Imaging Insight
Brain imaging tool falls short for human tissue
A common research tool used to measure brain inflammation and test new dementia drugs may not be as helpful as scientists had hoped.
Alzheimer’s awareness
Imperial’s Alzheimer’s research impact
To mark World Alzheimer’s Day, we explore how Imperial College London is advancing our knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
News in Brief
Autoimmune diseases and twisting lights: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
SMART SOCKS FOR DEMENTIA
New research using ‘smart’ socks could transform dementia care
A sock which combines sensors with artificial intelligence could help care staff detect agitation and prevent falls in people with dementia.
Dementia research funding
Imperial’s dementia research institutes secure £30 million funding
The two centres based at Imperial, which are part of the UK Dementia Research Institute, have received funding for the next five years.
DEMENTIA INSIGHTS
“We’re at a turning point in science” – Imperial hosts joint dementia symposium
Experts from across Imperial discussed the latest research progress in vascular dementia, the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer's.
DEMENTIA AND SLEEP
New research to track sleep with innovative sensor to help diagnose dementia
Researchers at Imperial, UK Dementia Research Institute, UCL and Newcastle University will develop technology to identify people at risk of dementia.
