FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 25, 2016·4 min readExposure to Environmental Toxin May Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s and Other Neurodegenerative DiseasesChronic exposure to the environmental toxin BMAA may increase the risk for developing neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 2, 2015·2 min readSlow Walking Speed in Elderly Could Signal Hallmark of Alzheimer’s DiseaseAccording to a new study, slow walking speed may signify a build up of amyloid plaques in elderly people, even if they do not have other symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 6, 2015·5 min readChanges in Alzheimer’s Biomarkers During Midlife May Predict Future Dementia RiskA new study reports changes in the spinal fluid during middle age may help doctors identify people at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 2, 2015·2 min readAlzheimer’s Amyloid Clumps Found in Young Adult BrainsResearchers report a lifelong accumulation of amyloid plaques in the brain could contribute to Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 4, 2015·5 min readScientists Find More DNA and Extra Copies of Disease Gene in Alzheimer’s Brain CellsScientists found diverse genomic changes in single neurons from the brains of Alzheimer’s patients, pointing to an unexpected factor that may underpin the most common form of the disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 13, 2014·6 min readNew Alzheimer’s Related Memory Disorder IdentifiedResearchers have defined and established a criteria for a new neurodegenerative disease which closely resembles Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 23, 2014·4 min readWhy People with Down Syndrome Invariably Develop Alzheimer’s DiseaseStudy reveals how the SNX27 protein regulates the generation of beta amyloid.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
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 19, 2013·4 min readCopper Identified as Culprit in Alzheimer’s DiseaseNew research suggests copper could be one of the main environmental factors which can trigger the onset and enhance the progression of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Business·August 2, 2013·4 min readNew Drugs to Find the Right Target to Fight Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers reveal how two classes of drug compounds, which are currently in trial, work to fight Alzheimer's disease. They also identify possible causes of early onset hereditary forms of AD.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 15, 2013·4 min readPath of Plaque Buildup in Brain Shows Promise as Early Biomarker for Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers discover early accumulation of amyloid plaques in the temporal lobe is associated with cognitive decline. The finding could serve as a new biomarker for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 12, 2013·4 min readAlzheimer’s Brain Change Measured in HumansResearchers have successfully measured a significant difference between the brains of patients with an inherited form of Alzheimer's disease and their healthy family members who do not carry the genetic mutation for the disease.Read More