FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 4, 2018·6 min readPeriodontal Disease Bacteria May Kick Start Alzheimer’sA new mouse study reveals long term exposure to bacteria associated with periodontal disease causes neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration, leading to similar effects of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report periodontal disease may be an initiator of Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 3, 2018·5 min readConnection Between Cognitive Function and DietA new study reports the Ketogenic diet can help to improve cognition. The study reports the Ketogenic diet can help improve balance in the gut microbiome, lower blood glucose levels and increase the processes that help to clear amyloid beta from the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 26, 2018·3 min readPossible Cause of Alzheimer’s and TBI DiscoveredA new study reports under conditions of stress, KCNB1 builds up in the brain, before becoming toxic and promoting the production of amyloid beta. In Alzheimer's patients, the KCNB1 levels are higher than in those without the condition.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 7, 2018·5 min readDaytime Sleepiness Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s RiskA new study reports daytime sleepiness may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report those who are sleepy during the day are three times more likely to have amyloid beta deposits in their brains.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 26, 2018·3 min readA Safe and Non-Invasive Way to Open the Blood-Brain Barrier in Alzheimer’s PatientsResearchers use focused ultrasound to safely and non-invasively open the blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer's patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 1, 2018·4 min readAlzheimer’s Drug May Stop Disease If Used Before Symptoms AppearResearchers report memantine, an FDA approved drug, may not only alleviate symptoms of mild Alzheimer's disease, but could also prevent progression of the disease if used before symptoms appear.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 30, 2018·5 min readAdvancing the Search for Antibodies to Treat Alzheimer’sTwo new studies shed light on the most toxic forms of amyloid beta and suggest how researchers can find new antibodies to help target these structures in Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 25, 2018·6 min readBrain Discovery Could Block Aging’s Terrible Toll on the MindResearchers say improving the function of lymphatic vessels can dramatically enhance memory and learning ability in aging mice.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 28, 2018·3 min readNew Mechanism to Explain the Spread of Alzheimer’s DiscoveredResearchers report exosomes help neuron-to-neuron growth and the transfer of oligomer amyloid beta, resulting in apoptosis. The study reveals exosomes may be a primary mediator of the pathogenic progression of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 26, 2018·4 min readInsights Into Amyloids Associated with Alzheimer’s and Type 2 DiabetesA new study sheds light on the stabilizing forces of amyloid fibrils associated with Alzheimer's, type 2 diabetes and other neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyPsychology·June 26, 2018·5 min readGenes Linking Alzheimer’s to Down Syndrome DiscoveredResearchers report extra copies of genes on chromosome 21 increase Alzheimer's like pathology and cognitive impairment in mouse models of Down syndrome. The findings provide insight into early onset Alzheimer's in those with Down syndrome.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 21, 2018·4 min readAlzheimer’s Breakthrough: Brain Metals that May Drive Disease Progression RevealedA new study provides a description of metals in the brain that may drive the progression of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
