FeaturedNeurology·February 18, 2014·4 min readEnvironmentally Sensitive Cells with a Hulk Like RageExposure to air pollution in urban areas could trigger a toxic response in neurons and impact pathways associated with neurodegenerative diseases, researchers report.Read More
Featured·February 14, 2014·2 min readWill Virtual Brain Replace Lab Rats?Researchers develop a simulated brain which they hope can be used to test new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
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FeaturedGenetics·December 19, 2013·5 min readA New and Reversible Cause of AgingResearchers discover a cause of aging in mammals which they believe could be reversible.Read More
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FeaturedNeurology·December 18, 2013·3 min readBrain Area Attacked by Alzheimer’s Links Learning and RewardsResearchers question whether the posterior cingulate cortex actively dampens cognitive performance or monitors performance and attempts to improve it when required.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·December 13, 2013·5 min readNew Gene Discovery Sheds More Light on Alzheimer’s RiskResearchers uncover a second rare genetic mutation which increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life.Read More
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