FeaturedNeurology·May 23, 2014·4 min readAlzheimer’s Disease and Other Conditions Linked to Prion-Like ProteinsResearchers discover Alzheimer's disease, and other neurodegenerative conditions could be linked to prion-like proteins.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 21, 2014·3 min readFunctional Nerve Cells from Skin CellsResearchers develop a new method of generating neurons from skin cells.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 8, 2014·4 min readBetter Cognition Seen with Gene Variant Carried by 1 in 5 PeopleResearchers discover a gene already associated with longevity also improves memory and learning. The findings could help develop new treatments for cognitive decline.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedGenetics·May 8, 2014·5 min readMouse Study Offers New Clues to Cognitive DeclineA new study has implications for providing better understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 2, 2014·2 min readStudy Explores Genetics Behind Alzheimer’s ResiliencyResearchers discover a potential genetic variant which could make the brain more resilient to Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 1, 2014·4 min readAtypical Form of Alzheimer’s Disease May be More Widespread in PatientsResearchers have defined a sub-type of Alzheimer's disease which is relatively widespread, yet not well recognized or treated appropriately.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 22, 2014·2 min readActing Out Dreams While Asleep Could Be Warning Sign of Brain DisorderRBD, a sleep disorder which causes people to act out their dreams, could predict the onset of neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 21, 2014·4 min readChaperone Compounds Offer New Approach to Alzheimer’s TreatmentResearchers identify compounds that stabilize retromer protein complex and protects neurons from amyloid-beta.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 16, 2014·3 min readScientists Explain How Memories Stick TogetherResearchers create a new model of memory which explains how neurons retain selective memories a few hours after an event takes place.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 15, 2014·3 min readLimiting a Certain Protein in the Brain Reverses Alzheimer’s Symptoms in MiceLimiting the p25 protein appears to reverse AD symptoms in mice, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·April 14, 2014·4 min readResearchers Find Brain Activity That May Mark the Beginning of MemoriesTracking the brain activity of a rat as it stops to examine its environment, researchers believe they can mark where memory begins.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 13, 2014·4 min readNew Mouse Model Could Revolutionize Research in Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers report of creating two new mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. They believe the models could potentially revolutionize research into the neurodegenerative disease.Read More
