FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·October 17, 2013·3 min readBrain May Flush Out Toxins During SleepA new study reports sleep can help clear brain molecules associated with neurodegeneration.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 16, 2013·6 min read‘Individualized’ Therapy for the Brain Targets Specific Gene Mutations Causing Dementia and ALSUsing neurons created from iPS cells derived from people with ALS, researchers develop a new drug which appears to halt the impact of the genetic mutations in some forms of ALS and dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 15, 2013·2 min readTeachers More Likely to Have Progressive Speech and Language DisordersResearchers discover an unusual occupational hazard for teachers. Progressive speech and language problems are more prevalent in those who teach than those with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 11, 2013·3 min readScientists Identify Protein Linking Exercise to Brain HealthResearchers isolated a protein which is increased during indurance exercise and gave it to non-exercising mice. The protein turned on genes which promote brain health and encouage new neurons to grow.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2013·2 min readNeurological Researchers Find Fat May Be Linked to Memory LossThe loss of fat metabolizing protein PPARalpha in the hippocampus can lead to dementia, a new study finds.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·October 9, 2013·3 min read‘Peanut Butter’ Test Can Help Diagnose Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers use peanut butter as a new tool to diagnose early stage Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 3, 2013·2 min readCell Auto Cleaning Mechanism Mediates the Formation of Plaques in Alzheimer’sUsing transgenic mice, researchers find a lack of autophagy in neurons prevents the secretion of amyloid beta and the formation of β-amyloid plaques in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 1, 2013·2 min readCongressman Chaka Fattah Introduces House Resolution Recognizing World Alzheimer’s MonthCongressman Fattah introduces a new resolution in the U.S House of Representatives which supports the goals of World Alzheimer's Month.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 1, 2013·3 min readZinc Discovery May Shed Light on Neurodegenerative DiseasesA shortage of zinc may contribute to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 24, 2013·4 min readStudy Confirms that Rare Mutations Increase Risk of Late Onset Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers have identified and validated two rare gene mutations which could be a cause for late onset Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 23, 2013·4 min readAlzheimer’s Progression Tracked Prior to DementiaA new study validates a proposed new system which helps to identify and classify people with preclinical Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 20, 2013·2 min readMemory Related Brain Network Shrinks with AgingResearchers find brain regions associated with memory shrink as adults age. This decrease in size is more pronounced in those who later develop neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's.Read More
