FeaturedNeurology·August 15, 2016·5 min readHow Parkinson’s Alters Brain Activity Over TimeResearchers have identified how specific brain areas change over time in patients with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 15, 2016·4 min readDefect in Process That Controls Gene Expression May Contribute to Huntington’s DiseaseResearchers reveal the role PRC2 plays in Huntington's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 11, 2016·4 min readExposing the Brain’s ClockA new study sheds light on numerous functions of our circadian clock, from how the brain maintains performance during the day to how shift workers struggle to maintain attention during early morning hours.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 11, 2016·4 min readAnti-Inflammatory Drug Could Help Treat Alzheimer’sA new study reports a commonly used NSAID anti-inflammatory drug was able to reverse memory loss in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 10, 2016·6 min readGene Signature in Healthy Brain Pinpoints Origins of Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers have identified a specific signature of a group in genes in brain areas most vulnerable to Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 9, 2016·4 min readCould a Mediterranean Diet Help Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk and Improve Memory?A new study reports people who stick to a Mediterranean style diet have slower rates of cognitive decline, reduced conversion to Alzheimer's and improved cognitive function.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 9, 2016·4 min readNew Model Recreates Early Spread of Parkinson’s in the BrainA new model of Parkinson's disease demonstrates how abnormal alpha-synuclein proteins gradually spread from brain areas implicated in early stages of the disease to other regions of the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 4, 2016·6 min readReplicating the Connection Between Muscles and NervesResearchers have developed a new chip that could help test new treatments for ALS and other neuromuscular disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 2, 2016·5 min readLower Weight in Late Life May Increase Alzheimer’s RiskResearchers report a link between a lower BMI and greater deposits of amyloid plaques in older individuals.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 2, 2016·4 min readHow a Single Gene May Protect Against Causes of Neurodegenerative DiseasesResearchers provide new insights into the role of UBQLN2 in removing toxic protein clumps.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 2, 2016·4 min readExercise Results in Larger Brain Size and Lowered Dementia RiskA new study suggests regular physical activity may lead to greater hippocampal volume and could stave off dementia, especially in older people.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 27, 2016·5 min readIndicators of Parkinson’s Found in Unexpected PlacesGenetic changes associated with Parkinson's disease have been found in liver, fat, immune and developmental cells, a new study reports.Read More