FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 9, 2014·2 min readMining Big Data Yields Alzheimer’s DiscoveryAnalyzing big data, researchers identify a new gene linked to Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 9, 2014·2 min readFixing a Faulty Molecular ‘Transport Hub’ Could Slow Brain DegenerationA new finding into how the body sorts and transports proteins within cells could lead to new treatments for some neurodegenerative disorders, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 7, 2014·3 min readMRI Technique Detects Evidence of Cognitive Decline Before Symptoms AppearAccording to a new study, an MRI technique can detect signs of cognitive decline in the brain before symptoms appear.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 30, 2014·7 min readMemory Loss Associated with Alzheimer’s Reversed for First TimeA new study suggests memory loss in Alzheimer's patients may be reversed.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 29, 2014·3 min readProtein that Causes Frontotemporal Dementia also Implicated in Alzheimer’s DiseaseLow levels of progranulin shown to increase the formation of amyloid beta plaques and worsen memory deficits in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 24, 2014·3 min readAlzheimer’s Patients Can Still Feel the Emotion Long after the Memories Have VanishedEmotional states after events exist in Alzheimer's patients even after the memory is lost, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 19, 2014·3 min readResearchers Reveal Pathway that Contributes to Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers report they have discovered a defect in a cell signaling pathway which contributes to the build-up of amyloid beta in those with Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 15, 2014·2 min readResearchers Find Neural Compensation in People with Alzheimer’s Related ProteinResearchers report the brain is able to compensate for a buildup of beta amyloid, a protein associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 10, 2014·3 min readStudy Finds Air Pollution Harmful to Young BrainsResearchers report children living in areas with higher level of air pollution are at increased risk of neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·September 9, 2014·3 min readNew Molecular Target is Key to Enhanced Brain PlasticityA new study reports researchers have discovered a new molecular target which is essential for neuroplasticity.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 8, 2014·2 min readBrain Injuries No Match for sPIF TreatmentResearchers report they have uncovered a new treatment for perinatal brain injuries.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 8, 2014·2 min readBroken Signals Lead to NeurodegenerationResearchers discover the IP3R receptor can be locked into closed state by enzyme action. This could potentially play a role in the reduction of neuron signaling seen in some neurodegenerative disorders.Read More