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·September 6, 2016·5 min read

‘Traffic Jam’ in Brain Linked to Common Cognitive Disorder

According to researchers, a simple MRI brain scan could help diagnose people with a common cognitive disorder.

Image shows shows the location of the temporal lobe in the human brain.

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·August 4, 2016·5 min read

“Use it or Lose it” to Defend Against Memory Loss

Researchers report a on a correlation between higher levels of NPTX2 and better brain volume and memory.

Image shows the location of the hippocampus in the brain.

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·December 2, 2015·3 min read

Aerobic Exercise and Physical Activity Important for Healthy Brain Function

A new study reports that, regardless of gender, young adults who are more aerobically fit have greater volume of the entorhinal cortex, an area of the brain implicated in memory.

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·April 29, 2020·4 min read

APOE4 triggers early breakdowns in the blood-brain barrier

APOE4, a gene implicated as a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, triggers leaks in the blood-brain barrier. The damage to capillaries APOE4 causes correlates with increased levels of cyclophilin, a protein that causes the inflammation that is a signature of early Alzheimer's.

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·November 6, 2017·4 min read

Blame Tired Brain Cells For Mental Lapses After Poor Sleep

UCLA researchers report sleep deprivation prevents neurons from correctly connecting with each other, resulting in temporary cognitive lapses in visual perception and memory.

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·May 14, 2019·4 min read

Brain changes linked with Alzheimer’s up to 30 years before symptoms appear

Researchers have identified average levels of biological and anatomical brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease over thirty years before symptoms appear. In those with genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's, researchers found changes in cognitive performance up to 15 years before becoming symptomatic. Changes in Tau levels in the cerebral spinal fluid appeared up to 34 years before dementia symptoms occurred, and physical changes to the medial temporal lobe were apparent up to 9 years before cognitive impairment was apparent.

This is a sagittal MRI slice with highlighting indicating location of the posterior cingulate.

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·August 19, 2013·3 min read

Brain Network Decay Detected in Early Alzheimer’s

Disruptions in brain networks emerge around the same time as chemical markers for Alzheimer's disease appear in spinal fluid, new research suggests.

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·February 10, 2018·2 min read

Brain Stimulation Improves Word Recall in Severe Epilepsy

Stimulating specific regions of the brain can help to improve memory and word recall in those with severe epilepsy, a new Nature Communications 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.

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·January 2, 2018·1 min read

Danger Changes How Rat Brains Store Information

According to researchers, the ability of a male rat's brain to store memory changes depending on whether the environment in which they acquire information is safe or dangerous.

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·April 2, 2015·3 min read

Deconstructing Brain Systems Involved in Memory and Spatial Skills

A new study suggests hippocampus is dedicated to memory formation, and not spatial skills.

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·November 22, 2017·3 min read

Early Stages of Dementia Reduce Human Face Memorization Ability

Kumamoto University researchers reveal people with MCI have a harder time memorizing human faces that their aging peers without the disorder. Additionally, researchers note, those with mild cognitive impairment express different gaze behavior while trying to memorize a face.

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medial temporal lobe

‘Traffic Jam’ in Brain Linked to Common Cognitive Disorder

“Use it or Lose it” to Defend Against Memory Loss

Aerobic Exercise and Physical Activity Important for Healthy Brain Function

APOE4 triggers early breakdowns in the blood-brain barrier

Blame Tired Brain Cells For Mental Lapses After Poor Sleep

Brain changes linked with Alzheimer’s up to 30 years before symptoms appear

Brain Network Decay Detected in Early Alzheimer’s

Brain Stimulation Improves Word Recall in Severe Epilepsy

Caffeine Has Positive Effect on Memory

Danger Changes How Rat Brains Store Information

Deconstructing Brain Systems Involved in Memory and Spatial Skills

Early Stages of Dementia Reduce Human Face Memorization Ability

Stickleback Fish Reveal Insights into Animal Decision-Making

AI-Enhanced Imaging: Probing Brain’s Visual Processing

High ‘Good Cholesterol’ Linked to Dementia Risk

Cannabis and Alcohol Co-use Impacts Adolescent Brain and Behavior

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