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·June 6, 2014·4 min read

Brain Traffic Jams That Can Disappear in 30 Seconds

Cellular blockages in fruit fly's neurons can form and dissolve in 30 seconds or less, a new study reports. The findings could help pave the way for new treatments of some neurodegenerative disorders.

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·June 3, 2014·4 min read

New Amyloid Reducing Compound Could Be a Preventive Measure Against Alzheimer’s

In animal studies, researchers have identified a compound which reduces amyloid beta proteins by more than half.

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·June 2, 2014·5 min read

Halting Neuronal Cell Death to Treat Neurodegenerative Diseases and Other Disorders

Zaheera Shabbir comments on how some researchers are trying to treat neurodegenerative disorders by halting apoptosis.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·May 27, 2014·2 min read

‘Sticky Synapses’ Can Impair New Memories by Holding on to Old Ones

Researchers discover so-called sticky synapses can impair new learning by excessively hard wiring old memories.

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·May 23, 2014·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Conditions Linked to Prion-Like Proteins

Researchers discover Alzheimer's disease, and other neurodegenerative conditions could be linked to prion-like proteins.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·May 21, 2014·3 min read

Functional Nerve Cells from Skin Cells

Researchers develop a new method of generating neurons from skin cells.

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Featured Genetics

·May 8, 2014·4 min read

Better Cognition Seen with Gene Variant Carried by 1 in 5 People

Researchers discover a gene already associated with longevity also improves memory and learning. The findings could help develop new treatments for cognitive decline.

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Electrophysiology Featured Genetics

·May 8, 2014·5 min read

Mouse Study Offers New Clues to Cognitive Decline

A new study has implications for providing better understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.

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Featured Genetics

·May 2, 2014·2 min read

Study Explores Genetics Behind Alzheimer’s Resiliency

Researchers discover a potential genetic variant which could make the brain more resilient to Alzheimer's disease.

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Featured Neurology

·May 1, 2014·4 min read

Atypical Form of Alzheimer’s Disease May be More Widespread in Patients

Researchers have defined a sub-type of Alzheimer's disease which is relatively widespread, yet not well recognized or treated appropriately.

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Featured Neuroscience

·April 22, 2014·2 min read

Acting Out Dreams While Asleep Could Be Warning Sign of Brain Disorder

RBD, a sleep disorder which causes people to act out their dreams, could predict the onset of neurodegenerative diseases.

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Featured Neurology

·April 21, 2014·4 min read

Chaperone Compounds Offer New Approach to Alzheimer’s Treatment

Researchers identify compounds that stabilize retromer protein complex and protects neurons from amyloid-beta.

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