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Smart Software Supports Outpatient Services for People with Dementia
Living at home as long as possible is a wish expressed by many people with dementia. To enable this, researchers of the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) have developed a computer-based procedure that identifies individual demands in dementia…
Parkinson‘s disease: genetic defect triggers multiple damages in neurons
Researchers find dysfunctions in calcium metabolism and in the cell’s “garbage disposal”. Their study shows a link between alterations in the so-called GBA1 gene and cellular dysfunctions in Parkinson’s for the first time. It is published in the journal Nature…
Five-Year Anniversary of the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases: NRW-Science Minister Svenja Schulze and BMBF State Secretary Thomas Rachel open ceremonial act
Today, the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) celebrates its five-year anniversary with a gala event. A public Science Day will follow tomorrow morning.
DZNE invites visitors to a Family Science Day on May 10th
Bonn, May 2nd, 2014. How can I keep my brain fit? How is the brain ageing? How do nerve cells communicate? What is a brain researcher actually doing? – Guests can ask our scientists these and similar questions at a Family Science Day of the German Center for…
Cholesterol transporter structure decoded
The three-dimensional structure of the transport protein TSPO opens up novel paths for the diagnosis and treatment of brain diseases.
Minister-President Reiner Haseloff inaugurates new DZNE building in Magdeburg
The new research building of the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases in Magdeburg was inaugurated with a ceremonial opening this morning.
Two million Euros for Munich dementia researcher
DZNE scientist Dieter Edbauer has been awarded a “Consolidator Grant” worth approximately two million Euro by the European Research Council (ERC) to investigate amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia.
Federal Cross of Merit for dementia researcher Christian Haass
This evening, Professor Christian Haass has been awarded the Federal Cross of Merit by the Bavarian Minister of State for Education and Cultural Affairs, Science and Arts Dr. Ludwig Spaenle.
Recurring memory traces boost long-lasting memories
Recurring patterns of neuronal activity contribute to memory consolidation. Scientists of the DZNE and the University of Bonn are reporting these findings in the Journal of Neuroscience.
Demographic change - so what?! Challenges and solutions for improving health in an aging society
“The aging society is one of the greatest challenges society has to face in the future. One of the most important goals is the development of new translational research strategies with the aim to combat common diseases,”