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·June 4, 2016·5 min read

New Insights Into Brain’s Signaling Network

A new study reports researchers have taken an important step toward deciphering the brain's complex neuroelectric communication system that could underlie sleep disorders and conditions such as Alzheimer's, epilepsy and schizophrenia.

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·June 2, 2016·4 min read

New Ways to Protect Against Neurodegeneration

NMNAT2 may protect against the debilitating effects of some neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 2, 2016·4 min read

Dietary Supplement May Prevent and Reverse Damage to Aging Brain

According to researchers, a complex dietary supplement has shows anti-aging properties that appear to prevent, and even reverse brain cell loss.

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·June 2, 2016·4 min read

Putting Brains Together for Clearer Picture of Alzheimer’s Cause

A new technique using phosphorus boosts the visibility of iron in the brain.

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·June 1, 2016·3 min read

A Useful Biological Role For A Deadly Toxin

Acrolein, a toxic substance produced during oxidative stress, may play a role in preventing the process of fibrillation.

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·June 1, 2016·3 min read

Long-Term Memory Test Could Aid Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s

A combination of neuroimaging and long term memory tests could help with the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.

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·May 31, 2016·4 min read

Leaky Blood-Brain Barrier Linked to Alzheimer’s

Increased blood brain barrier permeability may be a key mechanism in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

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·May 25, 2016·6 min read

Could Alzheimer’s Associated Amyloid Plaques Fight Bacterial Infections?

According to researchers, the expression of human amyloid beta protected against potentially lethal infections in mice, roundworms and cultured human brain cells.

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·May 25, 2016·4 min read

Heart Medication Could Help Treat Alzheimer’s: Mouse Study

Researchers report a drug which prevents blood clots and reduces the risk of heart attacks shows promise for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

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·May 24, 2016·7 min read

Surveying Genetic Changes Linked to Parkinson’s

A new study examines the genetic modifications associated with Parkinson's disease.

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·May 24, 2016·4 min read

PET Imaging With Special Tracer Can Detect and Diagnose Early Alzheimer’s

A new study reports PiB, a small molecular compound, binds to amyloid plaque.

Image shows an MRI scan of the human brain.

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·May 24, 2016·4 min read

Current Screening Methods Miss Mild Cognitive Impairment in Many

A high number of false negative results from neuroimaging tests mean many people at increased risk of Alzheimer's may not be getting timely diagnosis or care, a new study reports.