FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 6, 2018·5 min readArtificial Intelligence Predicts Alzheimer’s Years Before DiagnosisA new convolutional neural network uses PET brain scans to detect biological signs of Alzheimer's disease years before the symptoms appear, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 5, 2018·4 min readDrinking Coffee May Reduce Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s RisksAccording to researchers, drinking coffee could reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The study reports dark roasted coffee appears to have better neuroprotective qualities than light roasts.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 29, 2018·3 min readStress May Affect Brain Size and Memory in Middle AgeA new study reports middle aged people with higher levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, have lower brain volume and a higher risk of memory impairment.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·October 29, 2018·4 min readLoneliness Increased Dementia RiskResearchers provide further evidence that social isolation can increase the risk of developing dementia in older people.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 23, 2018·3 min readReversing Memory Loss: Mouse StudyResearchers report osterocalcin, a naturally occurring hormone, can help boost memory in aging mice. The findings pave the way for new treatments to help stave off, and possibly reverse memory loss in humans.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 22, 2018·5 min readDeep Brain Stimulation Not Effective For Treating Early Alzheimer’sResearchers report deep brain stimulation has little benefit for those suffering from early onset Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 22, 2018·7 min readMachine Learning Uncovers Dementia SubtypesA new machine learning algorithm is able to automatically able to distinguish between different patterns of progression in patients with a range of different dementias. The algorithm could enable to identify which treatments are most suited to individual patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 20, 2018·4 min readChronic Inflammation Linked to Increased Risk of Alzheimer’sA new study reveals carriers of the ApoE4 gene who have chronic inflammation are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 19, 2018·5 min readDoes Herpes Cause Alzheimer’s?A new study looks at the possible causal link between the herpes virus and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report antiviral drugs significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia in patients with severe herpes infections.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 19, 2018·5 min readRegulating Microglial Activity May Reduce Inflammation in Neurodegenerative DiseasesResearchers report activating microglia may help reduce the imbalance between neuroprotection and neurotoxicity for neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 16, 2018·2 min readResearchers Break New Ground in Understanding the Workings of the Lymphatic SystemResearchers have identified the signaling molecules that activate the lymphatic pathway. The study also identified the cells that produce the signaling molecule and how they are used in lymphatic development.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 15, 2018·4 min readMany Cases of Dementia May Arise From Non-Inherited DNA ‘Spelling Mistakes’Researchers report spontaneous errors in DNA that arise as our cells divide and reproduce may be at the root of Alzheimer's disease. The findings suggest the cause of certain neurodegenerative diseases could be traced back to embryonic development.Read More