Tagged Alzheimer’s disease

Crowdsourced project identifies eight common genetic mutations which appear to age the brain by an average of three years, a new study reports.

Researchers link microscopic spheres of calcium phosphate to the development of AMD.

Amyloid beta can be reduced when sugars are prevented from binding to a key enzyme associated with Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.

A new study examines the emergence of criminal behavior in those with neurodegenerative diseases.

In animal studies, riluzole, a drug available for the treatment of ALS, has proven effective in preventing fading memories associated with old age, a new study reports.

Neuroimaging technology shows brain toxins associated with Alzheimer's disease in living animals for the first time, researchers report.

A new study reports long term memories might not be stored in synapses, as was previously thought.

A new study reports TBI can disrupt the function of the glymphatic system, causing a build up of toxic proteins in the brain and accelerating neurodegeneration.

Researchers develop a new compound which helps reduce the harmful side effects of binge drinking.

A new study reports that proper levels of copper as essential to maintaining brain health at rest.

A new study takes significant steps in understanding how poor memory performance can be inherited.

Researchers report that blocking a key receptor in the brain could neutralize the biological consequences of Alzheimer's.

Researchers identify a brain area which disrupts memory when the circadian rhythm is altered.

Researchers report a previously unknown mechanism which regulates the release of calcium could also be involved in some neurodegenerative diseases.

A new study reports neural connectivity problems associated with neurodegenerative diseases could be the result of dendritic structural degeneration.