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FeaturedNeurology·January 30, 2017·3 min readA Glitch in ‘Gatekeeper Cells’ Slowly Suffocates the BrainA new study reveals pericyte degeneration may influence the development of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 29, 2015·3 min readAmyloid Beta Causes Memory Loss Before Other Signs of Alzheimer’s BeginAccording to a new study, amyloid beta, a key component in Alzheimer's disease progression, can cause memory loss in healthy brains prior to the onset of dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 15, 2015·7 min readAntibody Therapy Can Treat TBI and Reduce Alzheimer’s RiskAccording to researchers, a new antibody therapy can help treat TBI and prevent the associated development of Alzheimer's disease and CTE.Read More