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·October 7, 2014·3 min read

MRI Technique Detects Evidence of Cognitive Decline Before Symptoms Appear

According to a new study, an MRI technique can detect signs of cognitive decline in the brain before symptoms appear.

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·September 30, 2014·7 min read

Memory Loss Associated with Alzheimer’s Reversed for First Time

A new study suggests memory loss in Alzheimer's patients may be reversed.

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·September 29, 2014·3 min read

Protein that Causes Frontotemporal Dementia also Implicated in Alzheimer’s Disease

Low levels of progranulin shown to increase the formation of amyloid beta plaques and worsen memory deficits in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.

This image shows a coronal view of the hippocampus brain region of a patient with Alzheimer’s.

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·September 24, 2014·3 min read

Alzheimer’s Patients Can Still Feel the Emotion Long after the Memories Have Vanished

Emotional states after events exist in Alzheimer's patients even after the memory is lost, a new study reports.

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·September 19, 2014·3 min read

Researchers Reveal Pathway that Contributes to Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report they have discovered a defect in a cell signaling pathway which contributes to the build-up of amyloid beta in those with Alzheimer's.

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·September 15, 2014·2 min read

Researchers Find Neural Compensation in People with Alzheimer’s Related Protein

Researchers report the brain is able to compensate for a buildup of beta amyloid, a protein associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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·September 10, 2014·3 min read

Study Finds Air Pollution Harmful to Young Brains

Researchers report children living in areas with higher level of air pollution are at increased risk of neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative diseases.

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·September 9, 2014·3 min read

New Molecular Target is Key to Enhanced Brain Plasticity

A new study reports researchers have discovered a new molecular target which is essential for neuroplasticity.

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·September 8, 2014·2 min read

Brain Injuries No Match for sPIF Treatment

Researchers report they have uncovered a new treatment for perinatal brain injuries.

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·September 8, 2014·2 min read

Broken Signals Lead to Neurodegeneration

Researchers discover the IP3R receptor can be locked into closed state by enzyme action. This could potentially play a role in the reduction of neuron signaling seen in some neurodegenerative disorders.

The image shows a health brain slice and a brain slice taken from a person with Alzheimer's disease.

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·September 8, 2014·5 min read

Targeted Immune System Booster Removes Toxic Proteins in Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study reports researchers have been successful in harnessing a mouse's immune system to attack and remove the buildup of toxic proteins in the brain which are markers for Alzheimer's.