Imagine the brain as an intricate puzzle, constantly changing and evolving. In a new study, researchers investigated the impact of hs-CRP concentration on brain structure alterations and cognitive trajectory in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). By analyzing data from over 400 patients with subjective cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment, and AD, they discovered a fascinating connection. The […]
Published on August 1, 2023
Imagine you’re a baker creating a cake that looks and tastes like a real cactus. To achieve this, you need a recipe that accurately replicates the texture, color, and complexity of a cactus. Similarly, scientists studying white matter microstructure need realistic substrates to validate their models. That’s where CACTUS comes in! CACTUS is like a […]
Published on August 1, 2023
Imagine you’re a detective investigating a crime scene. You have all these different clues and evidence, but you need to piece them together to understand what happened. That’s exactly what scientists do when they study brain diseases using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). They use a technique called dynamic susceptibility-weighted contrast-enhanced (DSC) perfusion imaging to gather […]
Published on August 1, 2023