FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·November 8, 2015·3 min readCould a Nicotine Patch Help Treat Memory Loss?A new study will test the effectiveness of nicotine patches in improving memory loss in people with mild cognitive impairment.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 28, 2015·3 min readJet Lag-Like Sleep Disruptions May Spur Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s DiseaseAccording to a new study, disturbances in the circadian rhythm may contribute to memory loss and learning problems in Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 28, 2015·2 min readBrain Mechanism for Creating Durable MemoriesResearchers report the posterior cingulate plays a critical role in creating permanent, durable memories.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 29, 2015·2 min readNew Prosthesis Could Help Alzheimer’s Patients Re-Encode MemoriesA new neuroprosthesis has been developed to bypass a damaged section of the hippocampus and provide a neighboring area with correctly translated memory. The device could help people with Alzheimer's disease or those who have problems with memory following brain injury.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 22, 2015·3 min readIncreased Activity in Hippocampal Area Could Point to New Treatments for Age Related Memory LossA discovery about pyramidal neurons in the CA3 area of the hippocampus could help researchers develop new treatments for Alzheimer's disease and other age related memory loss problems.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 1, 2015·4 min readHow Obstructive Sleep Apnea Damages the BrainA new study links obstructive sleep apnea to a breakdown of the blood-brain barrier.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 24, 2015·5 min readNew Class of Cancer Drugs May Induce Memory Loss in MiceAccording to a new study, a new class of cancer drugs appears to affect memory in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 4, 2015·3 min readIntranasal Insulin Could Treat Alzheimer’s Related Memory LossResearchers have made a promising discovery for people suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Insulin administered intranasally has lasting results for improving memory.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 4, 2015·2 min readBrain Process Allows Memories to be Lost and FoundResearchers have identified a neural process which could help restore lost memories and bury bad memories.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 30, 2015·3 min readStudy Uncovers Underlying Mechanism That Controls Age Related Memory LossA new study on Aplysia californica sea snails uncovers the first nervous system cells to fail during aging.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·July 27, 2015·4 min readAlzheimer’s Disease Memory Loss Accelerated by DeliriumResearchers report of accelerated cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease patient who also exhibit signs of delirium.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 5, 2015·4 min readAge Related Memory Loss Put To The TestA new study reports that while the ability to recall specific details may diminish with age, other types of memories may not.Read More
