FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 14, 2013·4 min readUnderstanding a Protein’s Role in Familial Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers use a novel genomic approach to better understand genetic mutations associated with familial Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 13, 2013·2 min readHigh Blood Pressure in Middle Age Versus Old Age May Better Predict Memory LossAccording to a new study, middle aged people with high pulse pressure are more likely to have biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease in their spinal fluid than those with lower pulse pressure.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 12, 2013·4 min readNew Research May Improve Early Detection of DementiaAnalyzing scores obtained from cognitive tests, researchers believe they have developed a model which could detect early signs of dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 11, 2013·3 min readSignal Found to Enhance Survival of New Brain CellsResearchers discover how parvalbumin-expressing interneurons, which usually limits stem cell activity, can also encourage the survival of the stem cells' progeny.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 7, 2013·5 min readNew Method Predicts Time from Alzheimer’s Onset to Nursing Home and DeathResearchers have clinically validated a new method to predict the time it takes to enter full-time care in nursing homes or death for patients with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 6, 2013·2 min readSpeaking a Second Language May Delay DementiaResearchers discover later onset of dementia in people who speak more than one language.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·November 4, 2013·2 min readBrain Aging is Conclusively Linked to GenesResearchers discover the decline in brain function, which occurs during normal aging, is influenced by genetics.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 30, 2013·3 min readRNA Build Up Linked to Dementia and Motor Neuron DiseaseResearchers have identified a new toxic entity associated with genetically inherited forms of frontotemporal dementia and motor neuron disease.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 30, 2013·2 min readHow Video Games Like Super Mario Can Benefit the BrainPlaying video games causes increases in brain regions responsible for memory formation and strategic planning, researchers have discovered. The findings could prove relevant in developing new therapeutic interventions for psychiatric illnesses.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 28, 2013·4 min readUntangling Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers discover specific molecules which could be targeted to treat Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·October 28, 2013·3 min readHow Problems With an Alzheimer’s Protein Can Jam Up Traffic in the BrainIncorrect levels of GSK-3ß, a protein linked to Alzheimer's disease, can lead to neural blockages.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 27, 2013·3 min readRare Childhood Disease May Hold Clues to Treating Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’sResearchers studying the cause of A-T disease believe their findings could provide new clues to understanding neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.Read More
