FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 19, 2016·6 min readZika Virus May Affect Adult Brain CellsA new study reports adult brain cells in areas associated with memory and learning may be vulnerable to the Zika virus.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 18, 2016·5 min readNew Mechanism Discovered for Alzheimer’s Risk GeneA new discovery could help answer the question as to how extra ApoE4 may cause Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 18, 2016·5 min readCalcium Supplements Linked to Dementia Risk in Women With Certain Health ConditionsAccording to researchers, calcium supplements could be associated with an increased risk of developing dementia in older women who have had a stroke or show signs of cerebrovascular disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 16, 2016·4 min readExercise and Diet Can Reduce Build Up of Protein Linked to Alzheimer’sResearchers report a healthy diet, regular exercise and a normal BMI can help protect against the build up of proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 11, 2016·3 min readPutting Autophagy Under the MicroscopeResearchers have been able to capture autophagy in super resolution.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 11, 2016·4 min readAnti-Inflammatory Drug Could Help Treat Alzheimer’sA new study reports a commonly used NSAID anti-inflammatory drug was able to reverse memory loss in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 10, 2016·6 min readGene Signature in Healthy Brain Pinpoints Origins of Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers have identified a specific signature of a group in genes in brain areas most vulnerable to Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 9, 2016·4 min readCould a Mediterranean Diet Help Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk and Improve Memory?A new study reports people who stick to a Mediterranean style diet have slower rates of cognitive decline, reduced conversion to Alzheimer's and improved cognitive function.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 4, 2016·5 min read“Use it or Lose it” to Defend Against Memory LossResearchers report a on a correlation between higher levels of NPTX2 and better brain volume and memory.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 2, 2016·5 min readLower Weight in Late Life May Increase Alzheimer’s RiskResearchers report a link between a lower BMI and greater deposits of amyloid plaques in older individuals.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 2, 2016·4 min readHow a Single Gene May Protect Against Causes of Neurodegenerative DiseasesResearchers provide new insights into the role of UBQLN2 in removing toxic protein clumps.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 28, 2016·5 min readElectric Brain Stimulation During Sleep Can Boost MemoryAccording to researchers, transcranial alternating current stimulation may help to improve memory when targeted to a specific kind of brain activity achieved during sleep.Read More