FeaturedNeurology·July 12, 2013·2 min readFighting Alzheimer’s Disease with Protein OrigamiResearchers find the human protein prefoldin can reduce neurotoxicity in the clumps of beta-amyloid which collects in the brains of Alzheimer's patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 10, 2013·4 min readWomen Suffer Higher Rates of Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study suggests the rate of regional brain loss and cognitive decline caused by early stages of Alzheimer's disease is higher in women and those with a genetic risk factor for AD.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 8, 2013·1 min readResearchers Investigate Mechanism of Alzheimer’s TherapyA new study suggest IVIg plays a key role in the reduction of amyloid deposition.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 3, 2013·4 min readShape-shifting Disease Proteins May Explain Variable Appearance of Neurodegenerative DiseasesResearchers discover alpha-synuclein proteins can morph into different strains. This can promote misfolding of other disease proteins associated with neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 1, 2013·2 min readResearchers Have Discovered a New Proteasome Regulatory MechanismA new study uncovers a new proteasome regulatory mechanism which could bear significance in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and some cancers.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 1, 2013·4 min readLack of Immune Cell Receptor Impairs Clearance of Amyloid Beta Protein from the BrainResearchers discover increased expression of the Scara1 protein could impede the progression of Alzheimer's disease as it plays an important role in the removal of amyloid beta from the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·June 28, 2013·5 min readScientists View ‘Protein Origami’ to Help Understand, Prevent Certain DiseasesUsing sophisticated imaging techniques, researchers observe a molecular protein folding process which could help better understand and treat neurodegenerative diseases and cancers.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 28, 2013·3 min readIdentifying Alzheimer’s Using Space TechnologyAccording to the ESA, software which processes satellite pictures taken from space is helping researchers establish a simple method for wide-scale Alheimer's screening.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 27, 2013·4 min readA Second Amyloid Could Play a Role in Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study suggests amylin could be a second amyloid and a new biomarker for age related dementia and Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 27, 2013·3 min readBrain’s ‘Garbage Truck’ May Hold Key to Treating Alzheimer’s and Other DisordersA new study points to a newly discovered system in which the brain removed waste as a potential new tool to treat neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 26, 2013·6 min readPromising Alzheimer’s ‘Drug’ Halts Memory LossResearchers discover a new class of experimental drug like small molecules show promise in targeting a brain enzyme to prevent early memory loss in Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 26, 2013·3 min readAlzheimer’s Disease Mouse Models Point To A Potential Therapeutic ApproachUsing well known mouse models, researchers demonstrate a potential new target to fight Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.Read More