FeaturedNeurology·February 12, 2016·8 min readResearchers Identify ‘Neurostatin’ That Could Reduce Alzheimer’s RiskA new study reports researchers have identified a drug that targets the first steps in a toxic chain reaction that leads to Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 17, 2015·5 min readMolecular Inhibitor Breaks Cycle That Leads to Alzheimer’sA new study reports a molecular chaperone can inhibit a key stage in the development of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 4, 2014·4 min readAlzheimer’s in a DishResearchers have successfully converted skin cells from patients with early onset Alzheimer's into neurons which are affected by the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 5, 2013·5 min readDamaged Blood Vessels Loaded with Amyloid Worsen Cognitive Impairment in Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers have discovered that amyloid peptides are harmful to the blood vessels that supply the brain with blood in Alzheimer's disease, thus accelerating cognitive decline by limiting oxygen-rich blood and nutrients.Read More
