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The image shows different amounts of REST in the brain at different points in life.

Featured Genetics

·March 19, 2014·7 min read

The Aging Brain Needs REST

Researchers discover REST is lost in critical brain areas of those with AD.

This image shows plastinated brains with alzheimers.

Featured Neurology

·February 27, 2014·3 min read

After Death, Twin Brains Show Similar Patterns of Neuropathologic Changes

Researchers compared the brains of twins where one, or both, died with Alzheimer's disease. They discovered many of the twins not only had similar progressions of the disease before death, but also similar combinations of pathologies.

This shows the difference between a healthy brain and one of an alzheimer's patient.

Featured Neurology

·February 25, 2014·2 min read

Brain Cell Activity Regulates Alzheimer’s Protein

A new study reports that increased neural activity boosts tau levels in the brain.

The image shows the face of an old woman with jigsaw pieces surrounding it.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 25, 2014·2 min read

New Risk Gene Illuminates Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have isolated a gene believed to play a casual role in the development of Alzheimer's disease.

The image shows the alzheimer's oligomers mentioned in the article.

Featured Neurology

·February 19, 2014·3 min read

Researchers Hone in on Alzheimer’s Disease

With the help of the Gordon supercomputer, researchers discover new ways to elucidate the creation of oligomers associated with Alzheimer's.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 18, 2014·3 min read

Study Offers Hope to Caregivers of Alzheimer’s Patients

A common antidepressant proves effective in easing agitation associated with Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

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·January 12, 2014·4 min read

Caffeine Has Positive Effect on Memory

Researchers find caffeine has a positive effect on long-term memory.

Featured Neurology

·December 18, 2013·3 min read

Brain Area Attacked by Alzheimer’s Links Learning and Rewards

Researchers question whether the posterior cingulate cortex actively dampens cognitive performance or monitors performance and attempts to improve it when required.