How a study which began just after the end of the second world war is discovering clues to Alzheimer’s – Uncharted Brain podcast part 1

Listen to the first episode of our series Uncharted Brain: Decoding Dementia via The Anthill podcast.

Gemma Ware, Editor and Co-Host, The Conversation Weekly Podcast, The Conversation • conversation
Nov. 16, 2022 ~5 min

Expanding Alzheimer's research with primates could overcome the problem with treatments that show promise in mice but don't help humans

Nonhuman primates like rhesus monkeys share certain characteristics with people that may make them better study subjects than mice for research on neurodegenerative diseases.

Amanda M. Dettmer, Associate Research Scientist, Yale University • conversation
Aug. 31, 2022 ~9 min


Diet can influence mood, behavior and more – a neuroscientist explains

Diets high in fat, sugar and processed foods are associated with higher calorie intake, poorer memory and lower cognitive function.

Monica Dus, Associate Professor of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, University of Michigan • conversation
Aug. 24, 2022 ~9 min

Many drugs have mirror image chemical structures – while one may be helpful, the other may be harmful

From thalidomide to resveratrol, molecules with the exact same chemical properties can have drastically different effects in the body depending on how they’re arranged in space.

Sajish Mathew, Assistant Professor of Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences, University of South Carolina • conversation
Aug. 3, 2022 ~7 min

You've likely heard of the brain's gray matter – here's why the white matter is important too

Long overlooked by scientists, white matter may provide clues to some of the brain’s greatest mysteries.

Christopher Filley, Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
May 5, 2022 ~9 min

The FDA approved a new drug to treat Alzheimer's, but Medicare won't always pay for it – a doctor explains what researchers know about Biogen's Aduhelm

Although Medicare has agreed to pay for Aduhelm, its coverage comes with restrictions.

Andrew Williams, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine • conversation
April 14, 2022 ~8 min

Much of the cost of dementia care in aging Native American adults is due to hospitalization

A clearer understanding of the true treatment costs of dementia for American Indian and Alaska Native adults could help health services better meet the needs of the populations they serve.

Luohua Jiang, Associate Professor of Epidemiology, University of California, Irvine • conversation
March 31, 2022 ~5 min

Longer naps in the day may be an early sign of dementia in older adults

While longer naps are a normal part of aging, excessively long dozes could be a warning signal for cognitive decline.

Yue Leng, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco • conversation
March 25, 2022 ~5 min


Conflicts between nursing home residents are often chalked up to dementia – the real problem is inadequate care and neglect

Research shows that violence between patients is prevalent, often overlooked and largely unaddressed.

Eilon Caspi, Assistant Research Professor of Health, Intervention, and Policy, University of Connecticut • conversation
Jan. 21, 2022 ~10 min

Home for the holidays and worried about an older relative? Make observations, not assumptions

In tough conversations, show your respect for loved ones’ autonomy and dignity.

Laurie Archbald-Pannone, Associate Professor of Medicine, Geriatrics, University of Virginia • conversation
Dec. 21, 2021 ~7 min

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