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·April 5, 2019·3 min read

Parkinson’s clues seen in tiny fish could aid quest for treatments

Zebrafish study reveals how key dopaminergic neurons, which are damaged as a result of Parkinson's disease, can be regenerated. Researchers report the immune system plays a critical role in the process.

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·August 23, 2018·6 min read

The Molecular Link Between Aging and Neurodegeneration

A new study provides new clues for the links between aging and neurodegenerative diseases.

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·January 16, 2018·4 min read

High Salt Diet Produces Dementia: Mouse Study

Researchers reveal high salt intake reduces resting cerebral blood flow and can contribute to dementia in mice.

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·November 8, 2017·3 min read

Link Between Brain’s Memory Center and Heart Function

Vanderbilt researchers report elderly people whose hearts pump less blood have reduced blood flow in the temporal lobe. Previous studies report the temporal lobe is a critical brain area for the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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·November 1, 2017·4 min read

Researchers Discover Where Earliest Signs of Alzheimer’s Occur in the Brain

Researchers report they have discovered where the earliest signs of Alzheimer's may occur in the brain. Initial accumulation of Alzheimer's associated amyloid beta was discovered in an important functional network, the default mode network.

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·August 22, 2017·4 min read

Artificial Intelligence Predicts Dementia Before Onset of Symptoms

McGill University researchers have developed a deep learning algorithm capable of detecting signatures of dementia in patients two years before the onset of symptoms by reviewing a single PET brain scan.

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·July 21, 2017·4 min read

How Physical Exercise Prevents Dementia

Researchers discover physical activity has an influence on brain metabolism, preventing an increase in choline. A new Translational Psychiatry report suggests physical exercise may help protect neurons and reduce symptoms of dementia in older people.