FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 24, 2015·4 min readDigital Atlas of Aging Brain Could Aid Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new digital map of the aging brain could help with the diagnosis of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 19, 2015·4 min readCerebral Cortex Thicker in Youths With Down SyndromeAccording to a new study, the cerebral cortex is thicker on average in those with Down syndrome, although the volume of the cortex is lower.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 19, 2015·5 min readLong Term Musical Memory Spared in Alzheimer’s PatientsA new study reports on the anatomic reason why long term musical memory often stays intact for Alzheimer's patients.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·June 4, 2015·5 min readDNA Breakage Underlies Learning and Age Related NeurodegenerationAccording to a new study, the process which allows our brains to learn and generate memories can also lead to brain degeneration as we age.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·June 3, 2015·4 min readDeficiency of Specific Protein in Brain’s Blood Vessels Increases Risk for Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers reveal a potential new therapeutic target for treating Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 3, 2015·3 min readYour Blood Type May Help Protect You From Cognitive DeclineA new study reports people who have the O blood type have greater grey matter volume, which helps protect against Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 1, 2015·6 min readSleep Deficit Linked to Accumulation of Alzheimer’s Protein and Memory LossA new study reports on a link between lack of restorative sleep and an accumulation of amyloid beta.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 29, 2015·3 min readAmyloid Beta Causes Memory Loss Before Other Signs of Alzheimer’s BeginAccording to a new study, amyloid beta, a key component in Alzheimer's disease progression, can cause memory loss in healthy brains prior to the onset of dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 27, 2015·2 min readAlzheimer’s Biomarker Could be Identified by Neuroimaging TestA new study reports a biomarker for Alzheimer's disease could be detected with the help of neuroimaging technology.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·May 14, 2015·4 min readMajor Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Opens New Pathway to PreventionResearchers report ApoE4 can reduce the number of functional synapses by interfering with the DNA responsible for synapse formation and maintenance.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 8, 2015·3 min readNew Role Idenitified for Protein Aggregates in NeurodegenerationAccording to a new study, the proteome undergoes extensive changes during aging.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 4, 2015·4 min readNew Link Between Alzheimer’s and Diabetes DiscoveredResearchers report they have uncovered a unique connection between diabetes and Alzheimer's disease.Read More
