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Does Herpes Cause Alzheimer’s?

Neuroscience NewsOctober 19, 2018

A new study looks at the possible causal link between the herpes virus and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report antiviral drugs significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia in patients with severe herpes infections.... Read More...

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Regulating Microglial Activity May Reduce Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Neuroscience NewsOctober 19, 2018

Researchers report activating microglia may help reduce the imbalance between neuroprotection and neurotoxicity for neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Researchers Break New Ground in Understanding the Workings of the Lymphatic System

Neuroscience NewsOctober 16, 2018

Researchers have identified the signaling molecules that activate the lymphatic pathway. The study also identified the cells that produce the signaling molecule and how they are used in lymphatic development.... Read More...

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Many Cases of Dementia May Arise From Non-Inherited DNA ‘Spelling Mistakes’

Neuroscience NewsOctober 15, 2018

Researchers report spontaneous errors in DNA that arise as our cells divide and reproduce may be at the root of Alzheimer's disease. The findings suggest the cause of certain neurodegenerative diseases could be traced back to embryonic development.... Read More...

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Early Alzheimer’s Brain Pathology Linked to Psychiatric Symptoms

Neuroscience NewsOctober 15, 2018

Researchers report the earliest signs of neurodegeneration associated with Alzheimer's disease are linked to some psychiatric symptoms, including anxiety, depression and sleep disturbances. The findings could lead to earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's.... Read More...

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New Alzheimer’s Biomarker Identified with Help of CRISPR

Neuroscience NewsOctober 9, 2018

With the aid of CRISPR gene editing techniques, researchers have identified a new biomarker for Alzheimer's disease. The study reports a deficiency of the protein STIM1 could be implicated in the sporadic version of the neurodegenerative disease.... Read More...

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Memory Brainwaves Look the Same in Sleep and Wakefulness

Neuroscience NewsOctober 9, 2018

A new study reports the brain mechanisms responsible for triggering memory are identical, whether a person is awake or asleep.... Read More...

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New Map of Brain Region Linked to Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsOctober 8, 2018

Researchers have successfully created the most detailed map of the hippocampus, an area of the brain implicated in memory. The map shows the structure, neural connections and functions in vivid detail.... Read More...

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AI Could Predict Cognitive Decline Leading to Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsOctober 4, 2018

Researchers have developed a new machine learning algorithm that can make accurate predictions about cognitive decline leading to Alzheimer's. The algorithm, researchers say, may help doctors stream people onto a preventative path and offer treatment sooner.... Read More...

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Periodontal Disease Bacteria May Kick Start Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsOctober 4, 2018

A new mouse study reveals long term exposure to bacteria associated with periodontal disease causes neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration, leading to similar effects of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report periodontal disease may be an initiator of Alzheimer's.... Read More...

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Connection Between Cognitive Function and Diet

Neuroscience NewsOctober 3, 2018

A new study reports the Ketogenic diet can help to improve cognition. The study reports the Ketogenic diet can help improve balance in the gut microbiome, lower blood glucose levels and increase the processes that help to clear amyloid beta from the brain.... Read More...

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What’s in Your DNA?

Neuroscience NewsOctober 1, 2018

Researchers say 1 in 10 older adults have participated in genetic testing, but far more have an interest in getting their DNA analyzed. However, two thirds of those polled say genetic testing could lead them to worry more about their future health.... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s disease

Does Herpes Cause Alzheimer’s?

Regulating Microglial Activity May Reduce Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Researchers Break New Ground in Understanding the Workings of the Lymphatic System

Many Cases of Dementia May Arise From Non-Inherited DNA ‘Spelling Mistakes’

Early Alzheimer’s Brain Pathology Linked to Psychiatric Symptoms

New Alzheimer’s Biomarker Identified with Help of CRISPR

Memory Brainwaves Look the Same in Sleep and Wakefulness

New Map of Brain Region Linked to Alzheimer’s

AI Could Predict Cognitive Decline Leading to Alzheimer’s

Periodontal Disease Bacteria May Kick Start Alzheimer’s

Connection Between Cognitive Function and Diet

What’s in Your DNA?