In the area, function and interaction of nerve cells within the central nervous system and with the bodys other organs is mapped. Research is conducted at both basic land patient level to understand how the nervous system works in normal conditions and how it changes in aging, neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases and stroke. This examines how the nervous system regulates behaviors and motor/cognitive abilities, pathophysiology of symptoms and disease processes, and new treatment methods.
Umeå University has signed a cooperation agreement with the esearch infrastructure EBRAINS.
Nanosized molecules of a particular chemical element can inhibit the formation of plaque in brain tissues.
A research team has provided the mechanistic insight into protein co-aggregation in Alzheimer’s disease.
Peter Andersen has found mechanisms that may make it possible to treat or even prevent it.