FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 6, 2016·3 min readIL-33 Ameliorates Alzheimer’s-Like Pathology and Cognitive DeclineInjections of IL-33 appear to rescue contextual memories and reduce amyloid beta deposits in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·June 6, 2016·3 min readA Protein With Potential to Modify Brain Function and Memory in Mice and FishA newly created protein can modify brain activity and memory in targeted ways without the use of chemicals or drugs, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·June 6, 2016·3 min readGene Study to Shed Light on Aging BrainResearchers report more than 1000 people have had their entire genetic make-up decoded as part of a long-term study to gain insight into why some people’s brains age better than others.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·June 5, 2016·3 min readNew Protein Crucial to Normal Forgetting DiscoveredA protein called Scribble appears to orchestrate the intracellular signaling process for forgetting, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 4, 2016·4 min readHow Interactions Between Neural Networks Changes During Working MemoryAccording to researchers, dopamine signaling within the cerebral cortex can predict changes between neural networks during working memory tasks.Read More
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
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 31, 2016·5 min readNew Signs of Stress Damage to the Brain: Mouse StudyA new study reports prolonged exposure to stress can result in structural changes to the amygdala in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 26, 2016·4 min readMimicking Deep Sleep Brain Activity Improves Memory: Mouse StudyResearchers have discovered a brain circuit that governs how certain memories are consolidated in the brain during sleep.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 26, 2016·4 min readMemories Can Resist Interference During New LearningResearchers report acquiring new memories can interfere with old ones, making them more likely to be forgotten.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 25, 2016·4 min readHeart Medication Could Help Treat Alzheimer’s: Mouse StudyResearchers report a drug which prevents blood clots and reduces the risk of heart attacks shows promise for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 25, 2016·5 min readPrenatal Fruit Consumption May Boost Baby’s Cognitive DevelopmentResearchers discover children of mothers who consumed more fruit while pregnant performed better on cognitive development tests at one year of age.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 24, 2016·4 min readCurrent Screening Methods Miss Mild Cognitive Impairment in ManyA high number of false negative results from neuroimaging tests mean many people at increased risk of Alzheimer's may not be getting timely diagnosis or care, a new study reports.Read More
