FeaturedNeurology·September 13, 2016·4 min readObtaining an Amyloid Beta Aggregate That May Underlie Neuronal Death in Alzheimer’sResearchers describe how to prepare a specific type of aggregate of the amyloid-beta protein with the ability to perforate the cell membrane.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 13, 2016·4 min readMemory Loss Not Enough to Diagnose Alzheimer’sResearchers report on the other, often overlooked, symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 31, 2016·5 min readAntibody Reduces Harmful Amyloid Plaques in Alzheimer’s PatientsA newly developed antibody has shown to trigger a meaningful reduction of amyloid beta in patients with early stage Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 30, 2016·6 min readCritical Protein Shows Promise for the Treatment of Alzheimer’sResearchers discover the role the p62 protein plays in the accumulation of amyloid beta in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 29, 2016·5 min readVesicles That Trap Amyloid Appear to Contribute to Alzheimer’sReducing the production of exosomes may help slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 29, 2016·4 min readNicotine Receptors Could Be A New Therapeutic Target for Alzheimer’sResearchers have discovered blocking the B2 subunit of nicotinic receptors can prevent memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 26, 2016·4 min readElevating Brain Protein Allays Symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Improves MemoryA new study reports that boosting levels of a specific brain protein alleviates the hallmark features of Alzheimer's in a mouse model of the disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 18, 2016·5 min readNew Mechanism Discovered for Alzheimer’s Risk GeneA new discovery could help answer the question as to how extra ApoE4 may cause Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 16, 2016·4 min readExercise and Diet Can Reduce Build Up of Protein Linked to Alzheimer’sResearchers report a healthy diet, regular exercise and a normal BMI can help protect against the build up of proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 10, 2016·6 min readGene Signature in Healthy Brain Pinpoints Origins of Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers have identified a specific signature of a group in genes in brain areas most vulnerable to Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 26, 2016·4 min readSmell Test May Predict Early Stages of Alzheimer’s DiseaseAccording to researchers, odor identification tests could prove useful in predicting cognitive decline and detecting early stage Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 22, 2016·3 min readDesigner Protein Offers New Hope For Alzheimer’s StudiesResearchers have designed a new protein to better understand why nerve cells die in people with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
