Brain Rewires Itself After Damage or Injury
When the hippocampus, an area of the brain associated with memory and learning, is damaged, the prefrontal cortex takes over. This demonstration of neuroplasticity could give rise to new treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions associated with damage to the brain.
Skin Cancer May Be Linked to Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
According to new research, people who had skin cancer were almost 80% less likely to later develop Alzheimer’s disease.
Repeat Brain Injury Raises Soldiers’ Suicide Risk
New research suggests military personnel who suffer more than one mild TBI face a significantly higher risk of suicide.
Trying to be Happier Works When Listening to Upbeat Music
Researchers discover individuals can successfully try to get happy with the aid of upbeat, cheery music.
Brain-Imaging Study Links Cannabinoid Receptors to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Researchers discover a connection between the quantity of CB1 cannabinoid receptors in the brain and PTSD.
New Drug Enhances Radiation Treatment for Brain Cancer in Preclinical Studies
A new drug could help increase the effectiveness of radiation therapy for patients with glioblastoma multiforme, the most deadly form of brain cancer. The ATM kinase inhibitor, in combination with radiation therapy, helped significantly extend survival rates in mouse models of GBM.
Alzheimer’s Markers Predict Start of Mental Decline
Researchers have identified biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease which accurately predict the development of the disease years prior to symptoms developing.
Scientists Develop Drug that Slows Alzheimer’s in Mice
A drug developed by scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, known as J147, reverses memory deficits and slows Alzheimer’s disease in aged mice following short-term treatment.
North Carolina Coal Plant Emissions Might Play Role in State Suicide Numbers
A new study points to a correlation between suicide rates and environmental pollution caused by emissions from coal-fired electricity plants in North Carolina.
Grammar Errors? The Brain Detects Them Even When You Are Unaware
Researchers discover people detect and process grammatical errors with no conscious awareness of doing so.
