FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·December 3, 2015·5 min readDoes Your Dog’s Slobber Hold Clues to Human Mental Health?What can a dog's spit tell us about human mental health? It turns out, quite a lot, one researcher reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 2, 2015·2 min readSlow Walking Speed in Elderly Could Signal Hallmark of Alzheimer’s DiseaseAccording to a new study, slow walking speed may signify a build up of amyloid plaques in elderly people, even if they do not have other symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·December 2, 2015·4 min readAntidepressant Appears to Protect Against Compound That Causes DementiaResearchers report that a commonly prescribed antidepressant may also protect against compounds that can cause memory loss and dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 2, 2015·4 min readMagnesium Ions May Slow Progression of Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study reports magnesium ions show promise in slowing the progression of Alzheimer's disease by disrupting the development of amyloid plaques.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 1, 2015·4 min readIsolating Genes That Delay Alzheimer’s OnsetResearchers have identified a network of nine genes that play a key role in the onset of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·November 30, 2015·4 min readNewly Evolved Human Gene Variants Protect Older Adults From DementiaAccording to researchers, humans have evolved unique gene variants that help protect aging adults from neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 30, 2015·4 min readBRCA1 Implicated in Alzheimers Cognitive DeclineA new study reports BRCA1, a protein implicated in learning and memory, becomes depleted by Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 19, 2015·4 min readSimple Visual Test Checks Brain Function QualityResearchers have developed a new test that measures an individuals visual processing speeds and can identify whether the person has problems with cognitive function.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 17, 2015·4 min readRecognizing the Basic Structure of Language is Not Unique to Human BrainA new study sheds light on the evolutionary roots of language in the human brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 16, 2015·5 min readPreventing Alzheimer’s Diseases by Modulating Stress CircuitryUsing a small molecule drug that reduces activity of the brain's stress circuitry significantly reduces Alzheimer's neuropathology and prevents the onsite of cognitive impairment in mouse models of the disease, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 14, 2015·5 min readCommon Myths and Truths About Alzheimer’s DiseaseAlzheimer's specialist compiles eight myths and truths about the disease to help shed light and raise general awareness.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 12, 2015·5 min readExperimental Alzheimer’s Drug Slows Clock on Key Aspects of AgingResearchers discover an experimental Alzheimer's disease drug appears to slow key features of the aging process, including memory loss and improved a number of physiological features.Read More
