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Americans with a College Education Live Longer Without Dementia

Neuroscience NewsApril 16, 2018

Two new studies from researchers at USC provide fresh insight into Alzheimer's risks. Researchers say attending college can stave off dementia and help retain memories in old age. Additionally, researchers report reducing diabetes and hypertension after 50 could increase longevity in people with Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Brain Activity Study Offers Potential Insight into Alzheimer’s Disease

Neuroscience NewsApril 16, 2018

A new study may provide key insights into the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report people with higher levels of amyloid beta showed less activity in brain areas associated with working memory when engaged in cognitively demanding tasks.... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s Plaque Affects Different Brain Cells Differently

Neuroscience NewsApril 14, 2018

Alzheimer's linked protein, amyloid beta, appears to do very little harm to glial cells, at least in fruit flies, researchers report.... Read More...

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Evidence Mounts for Increased Alzheimer’s and Suicide Risks in Polluted Cities

Neuroscience NewsApril 14, 2018

A new study adds to growing evidence that early exposure to pollution can increase both suicide risks in younger people and Alzheimer's disease as people age.... Read More...

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Hippocampus May Hold Clues For Anxiety and Depression

Neuroscience NewsApril 14, 2018

Researchers reveal specific parts of the hippocampus may play a key role in emotional regulation.... Read More...

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Lack of Sleep May Be Linked to Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsApril 13, 2018

A new study reveals sleep deprivation can lead to an immediate increase in amyloid beta. ... Read More...

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Discovery Could Let Doctors Customize Brain’s Immune Response to Disease

Neuroscience NewsApril 11, 2018

Researchers have discovered a method to engraft immune cells in the brains of lab mice without the use of radiation. ... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s Disease Redefined

Neuroscience NewsApril 10, 2018

Researchers have published a new research framework that defines Alzheimer's disease by brain changes, not symptoms.... Read More...

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Overlapping Mechanisms in HIV Cognitive Disorders and Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsApril 9, 2018

A new Journal of Neuroscience study reports elevated levels of BACE1, an enzyme associated with neuronal damage in Alzheimer's disease, were identified in postmortem brain samples of those with HIV.... Read More...

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Researchers Fix Genetic Risk Factor of Alzheimer’s in Human Brain Cells

Neuroscience NewsApril 9, 2018

Researchers report they have successfully erased damage caused by Apoe4 in Alzheimer's patients by altering the gene into a harmless Apoe3-like version. ... Read More...

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Circadian Clock That Controls Daily Aggression Rhythms Located

Neuroscience NewsApril 9, 2018

Researchers have identified specific neurons and networks that regulate 'sundowning', a phenomenon commonly seen in Alzheimer's patients who exhibit worsening confusion and aggression levels at the end of the day.... Read More...

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Antiepileptic Drugs Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsApril 9, 2018

A new study reveals antiepileptic drugs with side effects of impairing cognitive function can increase the risk of patients developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Additionally, the higher the dose of the medication used, the greater the risk of developing dementia, researchers report.... Read More...

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Brain Activity Study Offers Potential Insight into Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Plaque Affects Different Brain Cells Differently

Evidence Mounts for Increased Alzheimer’s and Suicide Risks in Polluted Cities

Hippocampus May Hold Clues For Anxiety and Depression

Lack of Sleep May Be Linked to Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s

Discovery Could Let Doctors Customize Brain’s Immune Response to Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease Redefined

Overlapping Mechanisms in HIV Cognitive Disorders and Alzheimer’s

Researchers Fix Genetic Risk Factor of Alzheimer’s in Human Brain Cells

Circadian Clock That Controls Daily Aggression Rhythms Located

Antiepileptic Drugs Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s