FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 7, 2022·2 min readCan Music Help Someone With Alzheimer’s Disease?Musical memories are often preserved in those with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers say listening to music can have a positive impact on emotion and behavior for those with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 23, 2018·3 min readReversing Memory Loss: Mouse StudyResearchers report osterocalcin, a naturally occurring hormone, can help boost memory in aging mice. The findings pave the way for new treatments to help stave off, and possibly reverse memory loss in humans.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 9, 2017·6 min readBlocking Key Enzyme May Reverse Memory Loss in Alzheimer’sResearchers discover targeting the HDAC2 enzyme, by blocking its interaction with Sp3, resulted in the reversal of memory loss in mice. The findings, published in Cell Reports, may offer a new avenue for treating memory loss in Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 23, 2019·2 min readCritical role of brain circuits in improving learning and memory revealedA newly identified neural network in the hippocampal formation plays a critical role in memory and object-location learning. The findings are highly relevant to learning and memory disorders, including Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 30, 2016·3 min readAbnormal Brain Protein May Contribute to Development of Alzheimer’sA new study reports on the role the protein TDP-43 plays in the development of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 16, 2013·3 min readCognitive Enhancers Don’t Improve Cognition or Function in People with Mild Cognitive ImpairmentCognitive enhancement drugs do not help improve cognition or function in the long term for patients with mild cognitive impairment, a new study shows.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 28, 2018·2 min readFor Some, Hearing Loss May Be Tied to Memory LossA new study reveals people with central hearing loss are twice as likely to suffer mild cognitive impairment than those with no hearing loss.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 16, 2016·4 min readGene Could Identify Psychosis Risk in Young Cannabis UsersResearchers have discovered a gene that could help to identify marijuana users most at risk for developing symptoms of psychosis. The study also reports female users are more susceptible to short term memory loss than males.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 29, 2016·4 min readNicotine Receptors Could Be A New Therapeutic Target for Alzheimer’sResearchers have discovered blocking the B2 subunit of nicotinic receptors can prevent memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 11, 2016·4 min readAnti-Inflammatory Drug Could Help Treat Alzheimer’sA new study reports a commonly used NSAID anti-inflammatory drug was able to reverse memory loss in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 13, 2016·4 min readMemory Loss Not Enough to Diagnose Alzheimer’sResearchers report on the other, often overlooked, symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 16, 2016·6 min readMemory Loss Reversed in 10 Alzheimer’s PatientsResearchers report the results of MRI scans and psychological testing show marked improvements in memory for ten Alzheimer's patients following treatments with programmatic and personalized therapy.Read More
