FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·December 30, 2020·4 min readMutations Associated With Early Onset Dementia DiscoveredDisruptions in circulating white blood cells may be a key driver in ALSP, a rare form of early-onset dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 15, 2020·6 min readBetter Heart Health Scores in Midlife Linked to Lower Risk of Late-Life DementiaBetter cardiovascular health in midlife was associated with a decreased risk of developing dementia later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 10, 2020·5 min readDiet Modifications, Including More Wine and Cheese, May Help Reduce Cognitive DeclineA new study reveals the impact of diet on cognitive health as we age. Researchers found cheese consumption had neuroprotective effects against cognitive decline. Daily moderate consumption of red wine was associated with improvements in cognitive function.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·December 6, 2020·4 min readStudy Links Cases of ALS and FTD to a Huntington’s Disease-Associated MutationResearchers find a previously unknown connection between ALS, FTD, and the Huntington's disease associated gene, huntingtin.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 1, 2020·4 min readNew Childhood Dementia InsightA retinal image technique sheds new light on Sanfilippo syndrome, a neurodegenerative disorder responsible for dementia in children.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 1, 2020·8 min readDrug Reverses Age-Related Cognitive Decline Within DaysShort-term exposure to an experimental drug reverses age-related memory decline and cognitive deficits in mice. The drug, ISRIB, has previously shown beneficial effects in treating memory loss associated with TBI and other neurological disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·November 24, 2020·3 min readAnxiety Associated With Faster Alzheimer’s Disease OnsetAnxiety may accelerate the progression of mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease. Brain scans revealed patients who progressed from MCI to Alzheimer's disease had decreased volume in the hippocampus and entorhinal cortex.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 23, 2020·6 min readEarly and Late Stages of Degenerative Diseases Are DistinctAt the cellular levels, neurodegeneration associated with diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's occurs in two different phases by different activities of protein signaling pathways that regulate cell function.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·November 19, 2020·5 min readGenetic Link to Molecular Events That Precede Symptoms in Alzheimer’s Disease FoundResearchers have identified a molecular mechanism that disrupts the flow of enzymes in axons, results in the accumulation of amyloid plaques.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·November 18, 2020·4 min readIncreased Risk of Dementia in LGBTQ CommunityStress and depression may increase the risk of dementia and cognitive decline in older members of the LGBTQ community, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 13, 2020·5 min readLink Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Gut Microbiota Is ConfirmedStudy confirms an association between an imbalance in gut bacteria and the development of amyloid plaques in the brains of humans.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 11, 2020·2 min readLink Between Sleep Apnea and Increased Risk of DementiaSevere obstructive sleep apnea is linked to an increase of the amyloid beta protein, resulting in a greater risk of sufferers developing dementia.Read More
