FeaturedNeurology·June 30, 2015·3 min readLysosomes Failure to Perform May Contribute to Alzheimer’s DiseaseAccording to new research, in Alzheimer's patients, lysosomes lack the ability to perform their job correctly.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·June 25, 2015·4 min readRestoring Low Levels of Serotonin Could Improve Brain Function for Some with DementiaImpulsivity may be reduced and brain function improved in patients with frontotemporal dementia by restoring low levels of serotonin, a new study reports.Read More
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FeaturedGenetics·May 22, 2015·4 min readScientists Create Mice with a Major Genetic Cause of ALS and FTDResearchers believe mouse could provide a new platform for testing treatments for several neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 23, 2015·4 min readIntellectually Demanding Jobs Could Extend Life Span For Some With Early Onset DementiaA new study reveals those who have more intellectually demanding careers could live longer after developing frontotemporal dementia.Read More
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FeaturedNeurology·September 29, 2014·3 min readProtein that Causes Frontotemporal Dementia also Implicated in Alzheimer’s DiseaseLow levels of progranulin shown to increase the formation of amyloid beta plaques and worsen memory deficits in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedGenetics·August 25, 2014·3 min readChanges in the Eye Can Predict Changes in the BrainResearchers report retinal degeneration could be one of the earliest signs of FTD in people who have a genetic risk for the disorder.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 12, 2014·2 min readToxic Proteins Damage Nerve CellsResearchers discover how a specific genetic mutation leads to neuronal damage associated with ALS and frontotemporal dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 25, 2014·2 min readBrain Cell Activity Regulates Alzheimer’s ProteinA new study reports that increased neural activity boosts tau levels in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 6, 2013·2 min readSpeaking a Second Language May Delay DementiaResearchers discover later onset of dementia in people who speak more than one language.Read More
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