FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 4, 2015·4 min readHarnessing the Immune System to Fight Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study reports the immune system could potentially be harnessed to help clear amyloid plaques in order to help in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 4, 2015·4 min readRepairing Alzheimer’s Related Nerve Cell DamageResearchers explain how a novel gene therapy approach could help treat Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 4, 2015·3 min readReducing Toxic Proteins in the Fight Against DementiaNew research aims to improve the disposal of toxic proteins in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 3, 2015·4 min readHippocampus is Essential Structure for Recognition MemoryA new study reports the hippocampus is essential to one's ability to recognize previously encountered events.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 3, 2015·5 min readMemory and Performance of Everyday Tasks Improved by Brain Training for Older PeopleAccording to a new study, brain training games that challenge reasoning and memory skills can have significant benefits for older people.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·November 3, 2015·3 min readNew Genetic Risk Biomarker for Later Life Depression FoundA gene implicated in Alzheimer's disease may also predict depression later in life, a new study reports.Read More
Featured·November 3, 2015·5 min readAlzheimer’s May Be a Collection of Different Diseases That Should be Treated SeparatelyResearchers report Alzheimer's disease may actually be a collection of different disease that should be treated independently with different approaches.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 2, 2015·3 min readStudy of ‘Inner GPS’ May Aid Alzheimer’s DiagnosisA new study could help improve understanding of memory loss and wandering behavior in people with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 2, 2015·3 min readA New Link Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Down SyndromeA new study reports the dementia associated with Down syndrome involves defects in GSAP, which also malfunctions in Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 2, 2015·2 min readNew International Standardized Diagnostic Test for Alzheimer’sResearchers have developed a reference method for standardized measurements that diagnose Alzheimer's disease decades before symptoms appear.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 29, 2015·3 min readMemory Complaints in Older Women May Signal Thinking Problems Decades LaterA new study reports older women who experienced memory problems are at higher risk of developing dementia decades later.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 28, 2015·3 min readJet Lag-Like Sleep Disruptions May Spur Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s DiseaseAccording to a new study, disturbances in the circadian rhythm may contribute to memory loss and learning problems in Alzheimer's disease.Read More