ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·August 26, 2014·3 min readFocus on Naturally Occurring Protein to Tackle DementiaResearchers provide evidence that an absence of MK2/3 is linked to early signs of dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 18, 2014·3 min readTaking the Pulse of AgingResearchers have developed a new, non invasive technique to map the pulse pressure and elasticity of arteries in the brain.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 13, 2014·2 min readPoor Sleep Quality Increases Suicide Risk for Older AdultsAccording to a new study, older adults who sleep poorly are more likely to die by suicide than those who are well rested.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 2, 2014·1 min readShort Sleep, Aging BrainThe less older adults sleep, the faster their brains age, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·May 9, 2014·4 min readDiscovery Links Rare, Childhood Neurodegenerative Diseases to Common Problem in DNA RepairResearchers identify a possible, common source of DNA damage which could play a role in neurodegenerative diseases, cancer and aging.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 8, 2014·4 min readBetter Cognition Seen with Gene Variant Carried by 1 in 5 PeopleResearchers discover a gene already associated with longevity also improves memory and learning. The findings could help develop new treatments for cognitive decline.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedGenetics·May 8, 2014·5 min readMouse Study Offers New Clues to Cognitive DeclineA new study has implications for providing better understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedGenetics·May 5, 2014·7 min readFunctioning of Aged Brains and Muscles in Mice Made YoungerA new study reports the protein GDF11 appears to improve brain and skeletal muscle function in older mice.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 19, 2014·7 min readThe Aging Brain Needs RESTResearchers discover REST is lost in critical brain areas of those with AD.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 18, 2014·3 min readHow Age Opens the Gates for Alzheimer’sResearchers discover why aging and molecular changes in brain circuitry can lead to tangles associated with AD.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 14, 2014·2 min readHow a Small Worm May Help the Fight Against Alzheimer’sA naturally occurring molecule has the ability to prevent protein aggregation associated with aging.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 5, 2014·3 min readResearchers Find Drug Therapy That Could Eventually Reverse Memory Decline in SeniorsResearchers believe they have found a drug therapy which could potentially reverse age related memory decline.Read More
