FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·December 6, 2017·5 min readAlzheimer’s Damage Reduced with Compound that Targets APOE Gene: Mouse StudyResearchers from WUSTL have identified a compound that targets APOE in mouse brains and which protects against Alzheimer's disease. The APOE4 genetic variant increases the risk of people developing Alzheimer's disease. The findings offer new possible avenues of treating the disease in humans.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 4, 2017·8 min readWhich Genetic Marker Is the Ring Leader in the Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease?Researchers have implicated TOMM40, a gene adjacent to APOE on chromosome 19, in the development of Alzheimer's disease. TOMM40, researchers report, plays a significant role in the decline of verbal learning after the age of 60.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 6, 2017·3 min readSleep Problems May Be An Early Sign of Alzheimer’sA new study links sleep problems with increased biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease. Researchers discovered those who report low sleep quality, daytime sleepiness and other sleep problems had elevated levels of Alzheimer's related biomarkers in their spinal fluid than those who reported no sleep problems. However, no abnormalities were found in the spinal fluid of people with obstructive sleep apnea.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 15, 2017·3 min readBrain Aging Gene DiscoveredResearchers have identified a genetic variant that can accelerate normal brain aging in older people by up to 12 years.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 31, 2017·7 min readAir Pollution May Lead to Dementia in Older WomenResearchers report older women living in areas with fine particulate matter exceeding the EPA's standard are at significantly higher risk of developing dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 14, 2016·6 min readAbility to Recognize and Recall Odors May Identify Those at Risk for Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers report testing both the cognitive and olfactory abilities in people could help identify those at risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 4, 2016·5 min readAlzheimer’s Linked Protein Can Be Removed From Brain Without Hindering Memory and LearningResearchers report mice can retain their memories and ability to learn when almost all ApoE is removed from the brain but kept present in the liver to filter cholesterol.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·September 20, 2016·5 min readLoneliness is a Heritable TraitAccording to a new study, the risk for feeling lonely is partially due to genetics and these genes are also associated with neuroticism and depression.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 21, 2016·4 min readThree Alzheimer’s Genetic Risk Factors Linked to Immune Cell DysfunctionResearchers report the TREM2 mutation can derail the immune cell's plaque-clearing activity.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·December 15, 2015·5 min readStress Increases Alzheimer’s Risk in Older PeopleA new study reports stress in older people increases the risk for mild cognitive impairment, a precursor to Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·November 3, 2015·3 min readNew Genetic Risk Biomarker for Later Life Depression FoundA gene implicated in Alzheimer's disease may also predict depression later in life, a new study reports.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·October 9, 2014·5 min readNew Computational Approach Finds Gene That Drives Aggressive Brain CancerUsing a new algorithm, researchers find the loss of the KLHL9 gene is a driving force behind glioblastoma brain cancer.Read More
