Astrocytes may be good targets to prevent, or even reverse, the effects of normal aging, researchers suggest. Read More
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A new study reveals a commonality in gene activity related to the same immune response and inflammatory pathways in the brains of patients with Parkinson's and Huntington's disease. Read More
Damaging shock waves intensify deep within the brain following head impact, researchers report. Read More
A new study reviews how demands for institutional change led the NFL to change its ideology and engage in advocacy to address football related concussion. Read More
Until now, chronic traumatic encephalopathy could only be diagnosed post-mortem. Researchers have identified a potential biomarker that could help diagnose CTE during a person's lifetime. Read More
A new study from researchers at Boston University reports an increase in later life emotional and behavioral problems in people who played youth tackle football before the age of 12. Read More
A new poll conducted by UMass Lowell and The Washington Post reveals three quarters of NFL fans believe head injuries in the sport are a major problem. 60% of those surveyed also said they were concerned about off-field violence as a result of head injuries. Read More
A new JAMA study reveals chronic traumatic encephalopathy was present in a high number of brains of former football players. Researchers looked at the brains of former high school, college and NFL football players. Of the 202 brains analyzed, 177 showed signs of CTE. 110 of the 111 former NFL players' brains were diagnosed with CTE. Researchers say that, while the findings are significant, the findings could have limitations due to the players' families being motivated to donate the brains as a result of public awareness of the lasting effects of head injuries in football players. Read More
Summary: A new brain modelling study that looks at what happens to the brains of NFL players following a collision... Read More
Researchers have developed a new, non-invasive method of measuring Tau levels in the blood. Read More
Researchers report a new compound could help prevent and may even reverse some of the brain injury caused by the Tau protein in dementia. Read More
Researchers report concussion can accelerate Alzheimer's symptoms in people with a genetic risk for the disease. Read More
