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·March 13, 2017·4 min read

MRI Scans Can Help Spot HIV in the Brain

Researchers have developed a method using MRI to identify when HIV is still present in the brain, despite effective drug treatment.

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·March 6, 2017·4 min read

Infant MRIs Show Autism Linked to Increased Cerebrospinal Fluid

Children diagnosed with autism at the age of two had substantially greater amounts of extra axial cerebrospinal fluid at 6 and 12 months. Additionally, the level of increased CSF at 6 months could be correlated with the severity of autism symptoms displayed at 2 years, a new study reports.

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·December 14, 2016·4 min read

Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Detected in Cerebrospinal Fluid

Researchers have discovered an early immune response in people with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease.

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·November 28, 2016·3 min read

Study Finds Cause of Visual Impairment in Astronauts

A new study reveals a possible cause of visual impairment in astronauts.

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·June 22, 2016·4 min read

Changes in Blood Flow in The Brain Earliest Feature of Alzheimer’s

Study reveals changes in blood flow to different brain areas may be the earliest sign of Alzheimer's disease.

PET scans show AB spots in the brain of an Alzheimer's patient.

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·March 7, 2016·3 min read

Alzheimer’s Protein More Versatile Than Previously Thought

Amyloid beta pathology may be more versatile than previously thought, a new study reports.

Image shows positive α-Synuclein staining of a Lewy body in a patient with Parkinson's disease.

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·February 17, 2016·4 min read

Biomarker for Early Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Disease Identified

A new study reports lower concentrations of α-synuclein in the cerebrospinal fluid of Parkinson's patients is associated with reduced cognitive performance.

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·December 15, 2015·4 min read

Mechanism for Specific Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder Discovered

Researchers have identified a gene variant linked to psychotic symptoms and cognitive impairment in people with bipolar disorder.

This shows the outine of a human male laying on his side. His brain is highlighted in orange.

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·August 5, 2015·5 min read

Could Your Sleep Position Help Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk?

According to a new study, sleeping on your side helps the clear the brain of some neurotoxins, like amyloid beta, and could potentially reduce risk for developing some neurodegenerative disorders.