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This image shows active nerve cells (cyan) and blood vessels (red) in the hippocampus of a mouse.

Alzheimer Research: Noise-inducing neurons shut down memories

Neurons that are responsible for new experiences interfere with the signals of neurons that contain memories and thereby disturb the recall of memories – at least in mice. Scientists of the DZNE report this in the scientific journal “Nature…

For a study on the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the DZNE is asking around 5,000 participants of the “Rhineland Study” to have their blood tested. Source: DZNE

Corona research in Bonn: Rhineland Study starts large-scale blood test

For a study on the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the DZNE is asking around 5,000 participants of the “Rhineland Study” to have their blood tested.

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DZNE supports research for remedies against the coronavirus

The German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) is actively contributing to the efforts to limit and neutralise the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak. The DZNE has therefore started to apply its resources for studies on disease mechanisms associated with…

This image shows microglia (cyan) stimulated in this way, which gather around deposits of proteins - called “plaques” (red) - and break them down.

Immune cells against Alzheimer’s?

DZNE researchers have developed a novel, experimental approach against Alzheimer’s based on the stimulation of immune cells of the brain by means of an antibody.

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Bonn DZNE employees affected by coronavirus

Two employees of the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Bonn have tested positive for the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.

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A good blood supply is good for memory

Memory performance and other cognitive abilities benefit from a good blood supply to the brain. DZNE researchers report on this in the journal “BRAIN”.

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Is physical fitness good for the head?

DZNE researchers find connection between cardiorespiratory performance and brain size.

Under the microscope: microglia (green), nerve cells with synapses (magenta).

1.7 million euros for an Alzheimer's researcher from Bonn

Neuroscientist Dr. Martin Fuhrmann from the DZNE has been awarded a "Consolidator Grant" from the European Research Council (ERC).

Surface of a human brain reconstructed from a brain MRI

Rapid analysis of large amounts of data in the fight against dementia

For a project on artificial intelligence of the DZNE, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) has granted around 1 million euros in funding. In addition to the DZNE, Harvard University is involved in the research project.

Digital rendering of white blood cells.

Artificial Intelligence Tracks down Leukemia

DZNE scientists have been able to detect leukemia with the help of artificial intelligence. This was done in a proof-of-concept study.