Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Brain aging and dementia].

C Garcia1

  • 1Instituto de Neurologia, Faculdade de Medicina de Lisboa.

Acta Medica Portuguesa
|February 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

As the elderly population grows, understanding brain aging and its associated diseases like Alzheimer's is crucial. Research is exploring the role of amyloid in these neurodegenerative changes.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Influence of one or two successive annual applications of organic fertilisers on the enzyme activity of a soil under barley cultivation.

Bioresource technology·2001
Same author

Ketoconazole-induced conformational changes in the active site of cytochrome P450eryF.

Journal of molecular biology·2001
Same author

Comparative in vitro bacteriostatic and bactericidal activity of trovafloxacin, levofloxacin and moxifloxacin against clinical and environmental isolates of Legionella spp.

International journal of antimicrobial agents·2001
Same author

Serum leptin levels in cattle with different nutritional conditions.

Nutrition research (New York, N.Y.)·2001
Same author

A web page to teach neurology and neuropathology to medical students.

Neuropathology and applied neurobiology·2001
Same author

Constituents of Coriaria ruscifolia fruits.

Fitoterapia·2001
Same journal

[Sexual Health in Oncology Patients and Cancer Survivors: A Structured Protocol to Address an Unmet Clinical Need at IPO-Porto].

Acta medica portuguesa·2026
Same journal

Hyperthermia in a Teenager: Is it Just a Heat Stroke?

Acta medica portuguesa·2026
Same journal

Cutaneous Polyarteritis Nodosa as the Inaugural Manifestation of Hairy Cell Leukemia.

Acta medica portuguesa·2026
Same journal

Alopecia Neoplastica from Breast Carcinoma: When Hair Loss Hides Something Else.

Acta medica portuguesa·2026
Same journal

[Burnout Among Residents: A Current Perspective].

Acta medica portuguesa·2026
Same journal

Ultrasound Characterization of 'To-and-Fro' Waves with Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in the Emergency Department Setting.

Acta medica portuguesa·2026
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Gerontology
  • Biochemistry

Context:

  • The global population is aging, increasing the prevalence of age-related neurological disorders.
  • The aging brain undergoes significant morphological and biochemical alterations, impacting cognitive function.
  • Neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease, pose a major challenge in geriatric care.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the mechanisms of nervous system aging and its detrimental effects on the brain.
  • To explore potential therapeutic strategies for combating age-related neurological diseases.
  • To understand the etiology of Alzheimer's disease, focusing on the role of amyloid.

Summary:

  • Brain aging involves structural and functional changes, including neurotransmitter activity decline.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Depression and dementia are common in the elderly, with Alzheimer's disease being the most feared due to its progressive nature and lack of cure.
  • Current research investigates genetic, infectious, and toxic factors, with a recent focus on amyloid and its precursor protein in Alzheimer's disease.

    • Impact:

    • Enhanced understanding of brain aging mechanisms can inform the development of interventions for age-related cognitive decline.
    • Identifying the role of amyloid in Alzheimer's disease may lead to novel diagnostic and therapeutic targets.
    • Addressing the challenges of an aging population requires multidisciplinary approaches in neuroscience and healthcare.