FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 26, 2018·6 min readNever Before Seen DNA Recombination in Brain Linked to Alzheimer’sResearchers identified gene recombination in neurons that produces new gene variants in the brains of those with Alzheimer's disease. The findings, researchers say, may point to a potential near term treatment for the neurodegenerative disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 21, 2018·3 min readResearchers Use MRI to Predict Alzheimer’sUsing neuroimaging technology to examine white matter tracts in the brain, researchers were able to diagnose Alzheimer's disease with 95% accuracy.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 21, 2018·6 min readDNA Vaccine Reduces Both Toxic Proteins Linked to Alzheimer’sA new DNA vaccine tested in mice significantly reduces tau and amyloid beta, two proteins implicated in Alzheimer's disease. The findings, researchers say, may pave the way for clinical trials in humans with the neurodegenerative disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 21, 2018·2 min readMusic May Improve Mood in Adults with DementiaAccording to researchers, musical intervention can help to improve mood and decrease agitation in those with dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 13, 2018·3 min readNeck Scan Could Predict Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer’s RiskResearchers say a quick scan of blood vessels in the neck during mid life may help to predict those at risk of dementia up to ten years before symptoms appear.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 12, 2018·2 min readCannabis Compound THC May Improve Memory in Alzheimer’sResearchers say THC can impair or improve memory depending on age and disease. Findings suggest, in Alzheimer's disease, the cannabis compound can help improve memory and mitigate some of the symptoms of the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 12, 2018·4 min readMusic and Meditation Alters Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s and Cellular AgingAccording to researchers, meditation and listening to music may help to alter biomarkers associated with cellular aging and Alzheimer's disease in adults experiencing memory loss.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·November 12, 2018·5 min readAlzheimer’s Genetically Linked to Cardiovascular DiseaseResearchers have identified specific points on chromosome 11 that increase the risks of developing both cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's. The study reports managing cholesterol and triglyceride levels could help to reduce Alzheimer's risk.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 6, 2018·5 min readArtificial Intelligence Predicts Alzheimer’s Years Before DiagnosisA new convolutional neural network uses PET brain scans to detect biological signs of Alzheimer's disease years before the symptoms appear, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 5, 2018·4 min readDrinking Coffee May Reduce Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s RisksAccording to researchers, drinking coffee could reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The study reports dark roasted coffee appears to have better neuroprotective qualities than light roasts.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 29, 2018·3 min readStress May Affect Brain Size and Memory in Middle AgeA new study reports middle aged people with higher levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, have lower brain volume and a higher risk of memory impairment.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·October 29, 2018·4 min readLoneliness Increased Dementia RiskResearchers provide further evidence that social isolation can increase the risk of developing dementia in older people.Read More