4 stories tagged #University of Kentucky

  1. AI Decodes Ancient Roman Scrolls Charred by Mount Vesuvius
    tech

    AI Decodes Ancient Roman Scrolls Charred by Mount Vesuvius

    Researchers use artificial intelligence to virtually unwrap and read 2,000-year-old scrolls from Herculaneum, revealing lost works of ancient philosophy.

    2w ago 2 min read
  2. Dementia Drug Shows Promise for Easing Alcohol Withdrawal Damage
    health

    Dementia Drug Shows Promise for Easing Alcohol Withdrawal Damage

    An experimental Alzheimer's medication, MW150, may reduce brain inflammation during alcohol withdrawal, offering a potential new treatment for alcohol use disorder.

    last mo. 2 min read
  3. New Research Links Poor Sleep to Increased Alzheimer's Risk
    health

    New Research Links Poor Sleep to Increased Alzheimer's Risk

    Experts uncover a significant connection between sleep disruption and the buildup of toxic brain proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  4. Sleep Disruption: New Research Links Early Alzheimer's Warning to Brain's Energy Hijack
    health

    Sleep Disruption: New Research Links Early Alzheimer's Warning to Brain's Energy Hijack

    New University of Kentucky research reveals how tau protein buildup in Alzheimer's disease overexcites brain cells, disrupting sleep patterns years before cognitive decline.

    4mo ago 2 min read