FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 25, 2013·2 min readNew Mechanism for Protein Misfolding Could Link to ALSResearchers find the amino acid, BMAA, can be inserted into neuroproteins. This causes them to misfold and aggregate. BMAA has been detected in the brains of those with ALS.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 24, 2013·4 min readStudy Confirms that Rare Mutations Increase Risk of Late Onset Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers have identified and validated two rare gene mutations which could be a cause for late onset Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 23, 2013·4 min readAlzheimer’s Progression Tracked Prior to DementiaA new study validates a proposed new system which helps to identify and classify people with preclinical Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 20, 2013·2 min readMemory Related Brain Network Shrinks with AgingResearchers find brain regions associated with memory shrink as adults age. This decrease in size is more pronounced in those who later develop neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 19, 2013·5 min readVersatile Proteins Could be New Target for Alzheimer’s DrugsProteins which control the visual system development in young brains could also affect vulnerability to Alzheimer's disease in the aging brain, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 19, 2013·3 min readResearchers Gain New Insights into the Workings of the BrainResearchers obtain new insight into the functioning of a region of the brain involved in spatial orientation, but which is damaged by Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 18, 2013·2 min readBlood Biomarker Could Mark Severe Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Disease PatientsResearchers discover a blood biomarker which could predict severe cognitive decline in patients with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 18, 2013·2 min readStudy Helps Deconstruct Estrogen’s Role in MemoryNew research uncovers the role estrogen plays in memory formation.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 16, 2013·3 min readCognitive Enhancers Don’t Improve Cognition or Function in People with Mild Cognitive ImpairmentCognitive enhancement drugs do not help improve cognition or function in the long term for patients with mild cognitive impairment, a new study shows.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 11, 2013·6 min readFaulty Stem Cell Regulation May Contribute to Cognitive Deficits Associated with Down SyndromeAccording to a new study, over-expression of the Usp16 gene could be a major contributor to neurological deficits associated with Down syndrome.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 9, 2013·4 min readBrain Circuitry Loss Could be a Very Early Sign of Cognitive Decline in Healthy Elderly PeopleResearchers find degeneration of the fornix can identify those at risk of cognitive decline long before clinical symptoms appear.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 19, 2013·4 min readCopper Identified as Culprit in Alzheimer’s DiseaseNew research suggests copper could be one of the main environmental factors which can trigger the onset and enhance the progression of Alzheimer's disease.Read More