FeaturedGenetics·October 22, 2014·4 min readHuman Skin Cells Reprogrammed Directly into Brain CellsResearchers describe a new way to convert human skin cells into specific brain cells which are affected by Huntington's, which bypasses the stem cell phase.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 22, 2014·2 min readGait and Dementia Link ConfirmedA new study reports on a definitive link between gait and early changes in cognitive function in Parkinson's patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 10, 2014·2 min readExercise Key to Warding off DementiaResearchers report exercise is key to helping protect against developing dementia later in life.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 8, 2014·3 min readInsomnia Among Older Adults May Be Tied to Sleep Quality, Not DurationA new study reports insomnia, especially in older people, stems from the quality of rest a person gets and not the overall amount of sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 7, 2014·3 min readMRI Technique Detects Evidence of Cognitive Decline Before Symptoms AppearAccording to a new study, an MRI technique can detect signs of cognitive decline in the brain before symptoms appear.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 30, 2014·7 min readMemory Loss Associated with Alzheimer’s Reversed for First TimeA new study suggests memory loss in Alzheimer's patients may be reversed.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·September 29, 2014·3 min readScientists Identify the Signature of Aging in the BrainResearchers believe their findings could eventually help produce treatments to slow or reverse cognitive decline in older people.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 2, 2014·1 min readShort Sleep, Aging BrainThe less older adults sleep, the faster their brains age, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 8, 2014·4 min readBetter Cognition Seen with Gene Variant Carried by 1 in 5 PeopleResearchers discover a gene already associated with longevity also improves memory and learning. The findings could help develop new treatments for cognitive decline.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedGenetics·May 8, 2014·5 min readMouse Study Offers New Clues to Cognitive DeclineA new study has implications for providing better understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 18, 2014·4 min readEnvironmentally Sensitive Cells with a Hulk Like RageExposure to air pollution in urban areas could trigger a toxic response in neurons and impact pathways associated with neurodegenerative diseases, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 15, 2014·2 min readHeavy Drinking Speeds Memory Loss in Middle Aged MenAccording to a new study, middle aged men who consume more than 36 grams of alcohol per day could speed their memory loss by up to six years later in life.Read More
