Grafted Brain Organoid Provides Insight into Neurological Disorders
Researchers have developed more sophisticated organoid models to help provide new insights into a range of neurological and psychological disorders.... Read More...
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Reversing Brain Injury in Newborns and Adults
Researchers have identified a molecule in white matter that prevents the brain from repairing itself following injury. By blocking the production of the molecule, researchers say it may allow an effective pathway for neuroregeneration.... Read More...
Americans with a College Education Live Longer Without Dementia
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...
Sitting is Bad for Your Brain, Not Just Your Heart or Metabolism
A new study reports people who sit down too much during middle to older age show signs of thinning in the medial temporal cortex, an area of the brain associated with the formation of new memories.... Read More...
The Brain Combats Dementia By Shifting Resources
A new study reveals the brain may reassign tasks to different regions of the brain in order to counter the onset of neurodegenerative diseases. ... Read More...
Study Confirms Link Between TBI and Dementia
A new, large scale study reveals people who have experienced a traumatic brain injury have a significantly increased risk of developing dementia than those without a history of TBI. ... Read More...
Alzheimer’s Disease Redefined
Researchers have published a new research framework that defines Alzheimer's disease by brain changes, not symptoms.... Read More...
ALS and FTD Share Genetic Link
A new study links common genetic variants to both ALS and frontotemporal dementia. The findings could help in the development of treatment strategies for both disorders, researchers report.... Read More...
Circadian Clock That Controls Daily Aggression Rhythms Located
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...
Antiepileptic Drugs Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s
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...
New Blood Test Useful to Detect Those at Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s
Researchers have developed a new blood test capable of detecting biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease long before the first symptoms appear.... Read More...
Long Term Caffeine Use Worsens Alzheimer’s Symptoms
A new study reports caffeine may worsen neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease. Caffeine, researchers report, exacerbates neophobia, anxiety and cognitive flexibility in mouse models of the disease. ... Read More...