FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 1, 2016·3 min readLong-Term Memory Test Could Aid Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’sA combination of neuroimaging and long term memory tests could help with the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.Read More
Neurology·May 10, 2016·5 min readCould Yoga Help Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk?A new study reports yoga and meditation can help reduce the cognitive and emotional problems that often precede the development of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·April 14, 2016·4 min readMemory Suppressor Gene May Hold Key to New Alzheimer’s TreatmentsResearchers have identified a unique memory suppressor gene that may be useful for developing new treatments for Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 31, 2016·4 min readHow Long Term Memories are ErasedResearchers believe they may have uncovered vital clues as to how long term memories may be erased.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 16, 2016·6 min readMemories Lost to Alzheimer’s Can Be FoundUsing optogenetics, researchers have successfully retrieved 'missing' memories in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 24, 2016·1 min readMisdiagnosis May Lead to Delayed Treatment For Dementia PatientsResearchers believe many patients showing signs of dementia are being too quickly diagnose with Alzheimer's disease, when they may actually be suffering from frontotemporal dementia, thus delaying appropriate treatment.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 23, 2016·2 min readHow Explosive Shock Waves Harm the BrainA new study aims to deepen understanding of how shock waves harm the brain and contribute to TBIs.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
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 6, 2015·4 min readTotal Recall Sounds Great, But Some Things Should Be ForgottenWhile neuroprosthetics that allow us to remember everything may seem like a great idea, one researcher argues such technology and abilities could have significant problems.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·December 2, 2015·4 min readAntidepressant Appears to Protect Against Compound That Causes DementiaResearchers report that a commonly prescribed antidepressant may also protect against compounds that can cause memory loss and dementia.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularNeurology·November 23, 2015·4 min readNew Understanding of Cause of Alzheimer’s SymptomsA new study reports amyloid plaques could be strangling blood vessels and this could account for memory loss and other Alzheimer's symptoms.Read More
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