FeaturedNeurology·October 21, 2013·3 min readMajor Alzheimer’s Risk Factor Linked to Red Wine TargetA new study provides insight into the link between ApoE4 and SirT1, an anti-aging protein found is resveratrol.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·October 17, 2013·3 min readBrain May Flush Out Toxins During SleepA new study reports sleep can help clear brain molecules associated with neurodegeneration.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 3, 2013·2 min readCell Auto Cleaning Mechanism Mediates the Formation of Plaques in Alzheimer’sUsing transgenic mice, researchers find a lack of autophagy in neurons prevents the secretion of amyloid beta and the formation of β-amyloid plaques in the brain.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 24, 2013·4 min readStudy Confirms that Rare Mutations Increase Risk of Late Onset Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers have identified and validated two rare gene mutations which could be a cause for late onset Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 23, 2013·4 min readAlzheimer’s Progression Tracked Prior to DementiaA new study validates a proposed new system which helps to identify and classify people with preclinical Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 19, 2013·5 min readVersatile Proteins Could be New Target for Alzheimer’s DrugsProteins which control the visual system development in young brains could also affect vulnerability to Alzheimer's disease in the aging brain, a new study reports.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
FeaturedNeurology·August 19, 2013·3 min readBrain Network Decay Detected in Early Alzheimer’sDisruptions in brain networks emerge around the same time as chemical markers for Alzheimer's disease appear in spinal fluid, new research suggests.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 23, 2013·4 min readNew Clues Illuminate Alzheimer’s RootsResearchers have discovered how synthetic molecules latch onto amyloid peptide fibrils. The discovery could help develop new therapies to halt Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 12, 2013·2 min readFighting Alzheimer’s Disease with Protein OrigamiResearchers find the human protein prefoldin can reduce neurotoxicity in the clumps of beta-amyloid which collects in the brains of Alzheimer's patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 1, 2013·4 min readLack of Immune Cell Receptor Impairs Clearance of Amyloid Beta Protein from the BrainResearchers discover increased expression of the Scara1 protein could impede the progression of Alzheimer's disease as it plays an important role in the removal of amyloid beta from the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 27, 2013·4 min readA Second Amyloid Could Play a Role in Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study suggests amylin could be a second amyloid and a new biomarker for age related dementia and Alzheimer's disease.Read More