FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 13, 2018·6 min readNew Genetic Clues to Frontotemporal DementiaStudy reports a mutation in a single gene that causes hereditary frontotemporal dementia makes it harder for neurons to communicate, leading to neurodegeneration.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 19, 2018·4 min readZombie Cells Found in Mouse Brains Prior To Cognitive LossResearchers report senescent, or Zombie, cells accumulate in certain neurons prior to cognitive loss. By preventing accumulation of these cells, researchers were able to diminish apoptosis, memory loss and tau aggregation.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 17, 2015·5 min readTau Associated MAPT Gene Increases Risk for Alzheimer’s DiseaseThe findings reported in a new study could help improve the diagnosis and develop new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 23, 2020·2 min readUnexpected connection between gliomas and neurodegenerative diseasesStudy finds significant expression of the Alzheimer's related Tau protein in glioma cells, especially in patients with better prognoses.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 1, 2012·4 min readSame Genes Linked to Early- and Late-Onset Alzheimer’s DiseaseThe same gene mutations linked to inherited, early-onset Alzheimer’s disease have been found in people with the more common late-onset...Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·December 3, 2018·6 min readResearchers Pinpoint Genes Tied to DementiaResearchers have identified two major groups of genes involved in mutations that result in an overproduction of tau. The findings could offer new avenues for treatments to slow the progression of dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 6, 2016·13 min readDoes Brain Size Really Matter?Researchers have identified seven genes that predict intracranial volume and Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 5, 2019·4 min readGenes associated with left-handedness linked with shape of the brain’s language regionsFour genetic regions have been identified as playing a role in left-handedness. Three of the four genes were associated with proteins involved in brain development and structure. Neuroimaging revealed those who were left-handed had increased functional connectivity between left and right language networks. Researchers also found correlations between the genetic regions associated with left-handedness and slightly reduced Parkinson's risk, but a slightly increased risk for schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 11, 2017·5 min readPotential Target For Alzheimer’s TreatmentsResearchers discover a protein that appears to have an indirect influence on tau proteins. The findings may help in the development of new Alzheimer's treatments.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·June 17, 2013·4 min readRare Genomic Mutations Found in Ten Families with Early-Onset, Familial Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study uncovers unique changes in DNA structure in genes important to neuronal function in relatives with early onset, familial Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·April 9, 2018·6 min readALS and FTD Share Genetic LinkA new study links common genetic variants to both ALS and frontotemporal dementia. The findings could help in the development of treatment strategies for both disorders, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 5, 2020·5 min readUp to 10,000 people could be living with rare neurological disordersProgressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and corticobasal syndrome (CBS), two atypical parkinsonian syndromes, may be twice as common as previously believed, researchers report.Read More
