Are we ‘brainwashed’ during sleep?
Study reveals as we sleep, cerebrospinal fluid pulses in the brain in rhythmic patterns.... Read More...
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Persistent HIV in central nervous system linked to cognitive impairment
HIV can persist in the nervous system, even when the virus is suppressed. Even when the virus is suppressed, neurocognitive problems associated with the infection can persist.... Read More...
Differences in MS patients’ cerebrospinal fluid may be key to drugs that halt progression
Ceramide exposure impairs the ability for neurons to make energy by directly damaging mitochondria. Additionally, ceramides force neurons to rapidly uptake glucose in order to provide cellular energy. ... Read More...
Are the ‘viral’ agents of MS, ALS and schizophrenia buried in our genome?
Retroviruses may be a missing causal link in diseases like ALS, multiple sclerosis and schizophrenia.... Read More...
In MS, Disintegrating Brain Lesions May Indicate the Disease is Getting Worse
A new study reports the atrophy of brain lesion volume predicts the development of more physical disabilities associated with multiple sclerosis. ... Read More...
Study Provides Robust Evidence of Sex Differences with Alzheimer’s Gene
According to researchers, Alzheimer's disease may be more prevalent in women, not simply because they live longer on average, but due to the APOE E4 gene. Researchers found the APOE association was greater for women in the Tau pathway than in men. However, there was no difference between APOE expression in the amyloid pathway in women compared to men.... Read More...
Vasopressin a Possible Biomarker for Social Deficits in ASD
A new study that used rhesus macaques with low levels of sociability revealed the animals had reduced levels of vasopressin in their cerebral spinal fluid, as did children diagnosed with ASD.... Read More...
Brain Aging May Begin Earlier Than Expected
A new study reveals brain aging may start to occur by the age of 25.... Read More...
Immune System Dysfunction May Occur Early in Alzheimer’s
Researchers say their findings about immune system changes early in Alzheimer's could lead to new blood tests that may be used to detect the disease before it becomes symptomatic.... Read More...
Low Levels of Alcohol May Be Good For the Brain
According to researchers, a small alcoholic drink each day may be beneficial for brain health. Using mice, researchers found low levels of alcohol consumption is associated with less brain inflammation and a more effective glymphatic system. This allows CSF to flow more efficiently through the brain and remove waste that can lead to neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...
Genetic Factors that Contribute to Alzheimer’s Identified
Boston University School of Medicine researchers have identified several new genes associated with Alzheimer's disease, including some which may cause functional and structural alterations in the brain. The findings could help to shed light on the processes leading up to the development of the neurodegenerative disease.... Read More...
Possible Biomarker for Huntington’s Identified
Researchers have discovered a new biomarker that can help diagnose Huntington's disease. They note the findings could result in the development of treatments to postpone neuron death in those who carry the Huntington's gene mutation, but who do not currently show symptoms of the disease.... Read More...