Researchers Identify Possible Treatment Window for Memory Problems
A new study identifies a potential treatment window of several years for plaques in the brain considered to cause memory loss in diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
Network Analysis of the Brain may Explain Features of Autism
Researchers find that, compared with neurotypical children, those with autism have multiple redundant connections between neighboring brain areas at the expense of long-distance links.
BPA May Affect the Developing Brain by Disrupting Gene Regulation
New research suggests environmental exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical commonly found in plastics and resins, could suppress a gene critical to nerve cell function and the development of the central nervous system. Exposure to BPA could predispose humans to a number of neurodevelopmental and other health disorders.
It’s Not Just Amyloid: White Matter Hyperintensities and Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study suggest that along with amyloid deposits, white matter hyperintensities may be a second necessary factor for the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
Our Primitive Reflexes May be More Sophisticated Than They Appear
Our “primitive” reflexes could involve more sophisticated brain function that originally thought, according to a new study.
Evidence Shows Concussions Require Long-Term Follow-up for Players
New research into concussions sustained during sports shows damage to the brain can persist for decades after an original or head trauma. The long-term consequences of concussions include memory loss, attention deficits and motor control problems.
Shedding New Light on Infant Brain Development
Researchers find the infant brain does not control its blood flow in the same way as the adult brain. The findings could change the way researchers study brain development in infants and children.
Low Protein Diet Slows Alzheimer’s in Mice
Researchers discovered that a low protein diet can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in mice. By cycling between a normal and protein restricted diet, researchers noted both improvement in memory and a slowing in the advancement of the disease.
Blood May Hold Clues to Risk of Memory Problems After Menopause
A new study suggests that blood may hold clues to whether post-menopausal women may have an increased risk for brain damage that can lead to memory problems and an increased risk of stroke.
In Some Dystonia Cases, Deep Brain Therapy Benefits may Linger After Device is Turned Off
According to a new report, two patients with Dystonia were freed from the severe debilitating effects of the disease through deep brain stimulation therapy, continued to have symptom relief for months after their devices accidentally were fully or partly turned off.
