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·July 7, 2015·5 min read

Enriched Blood Cells Help Preserve Cognition in Mice With Features of Alzheimer’s

Researchers have been able to preserve cognition in mice exhibiting features of Alzheimer's disease.

This image shows the brain of an Alzheimer's patient.

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·July 6, 2015·5 min read

Changes in Alzheimer’s Biomarkers During Midlife May Predict Future Dementia Risk

A new study reports changes in the spinal fluid during middle age may help doctors identify people at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life.

This image shows four brains on a surgical tray.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·July 6, 2015·5 min read

Immune System Molecule Linked to Age Related Cognitive Decline

Beta-2 microglobulin, a blood-borne molecule, blocks neurogenesis and promotes cognitive decline as we age, a new study reports.

This image shows Lysosomes (in magenta) accumulate near amyloid plaques.

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·June 30, 2015·3 min read

Lysosomes Failure to Perform May Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease

According to new research, in Alzheimer's patients, lysosomes lack the ability to perform their job correctly.

This image shows different brain atlases recorded for the study.

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·June 24, 2015·4 min read

Digital Atlas of Aging Brain Could Aid Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease

A new digital map of the aging brain could help with the diagnosis of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases, researchers report.

This image shows brain scans of people with Down syndrome.

Featured Neurology

·June 19, 2015·4 min read

Cerebral Cortex Thicker in Youths With Down Syndrome

According to a new study, the cerebral cortex is thicker on average in those with Down syndrome, although the volume of the cortex is lower.

This image shows the region for musical memory in a brain scan.

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·June 19, 2015·5 min read

Long Term Musical Memory Spared in Alzheimer’s Patients

A new study reports on the anatomic reason why long term musical memory often stays intact for Alzheimer's patients.

This image shows a drawing of a brain over a dna strand

Featured Genetics

·June 4, 2015·5 min read

DNA Breakage Underlies Learning and Age Related Neurodegeneration

According to a new study, the process which allows our brains to learn and generate memories can also lead to brain degeneration as we age.

This image is a snapshot of a neurovascular unit, consisting of neurons (pink), astrocytes (blue), resident microglia (green), a penetrating arteriole and capillaries (white).

Featured Genetics Neurology

·June 3, 2015·4 min read

Deficiency of Specific Protein in Brain’s Blood Vessels Increases Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers reveal a potential new therapeutic target for treating Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Neurology

·June 3, 2015·3 min read

Your Blood Type May Help Protect You From Cognitive Decline

A new study reports people who have the O blood type have greater grey matter volume, which helps protect against Alzheimer's disease.

This shows the deposits of AB in the brain of a person with Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Neurology

·June 1, 2015·6 min read

Sleep Deficit Linked to Accumulation of Alzheimer’s Protein and Memory Loss

A new study reports on a link between lack of restorative sleep and an accumulation of amyloid beta.

Enzymes act on the APP (amyloid precursor protein) and cut it into fragments. The beta-amyloid fragment is crucial in the formation of senile plaques in AD.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 29, 2015·3 min read

Amyloid Beta Causes Memory Loss Before Other Signs of Alzheimer’s Begin

According 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.