neurodegeneration

Why the Eyes Could be the Window to Neurodegenerative Diseases, Like Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsJune 25, 2018

Researchers say a new retinal imaging test could be a reliable tool for measuring the progression of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's. The study reports the tool can detect drusen, which is often higher in those with AD.... Read More...

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Prolonged Exposure to Air Pollution Leads to Genetic Changes in the Brain: Rat Study

Neuroscience NewsMay 8, 2018

A new study reveals long term exposure of particulate matter in air pollution triggered the appearance of cancer related genes and inflammation in the brains of rats. The study provides additional insight into the health effects of air pollution.... Read More...

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Discovery Sheds Light on How Neurodegenerative Diseases May Occur

Neuroscience NewsApril 10, 2018

Researchers report nitric oxide plays a key role in regulating neural function. The findings shed new light on how neurodegeneration may occur.... Read More...

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Trauma and Dementia Patients Given Hope By ‘Flashbulb Memory’ Breakthrough

Neuroscience NewsMarch 10, 2018

Researchers have identified a molecule that appears to play a vital role in long term memory formation. ... Read More...

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High Resolution Brain Imaging Provides Clues to Age Related Memory Loss

Neuroscience NewsMarch 9, 2018

The decline of signalling in the anterolateral entorhinal cortex has been linked to memory loss associated with aging, a new neuroimaging study reveals.... Read More...

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Genes for Age Related Brain Deterioration Discovered

Neuroscience NewsMarch 6, 2018

Researchers have discovered 250 new genes involved in brain aging, including Dbx2 which may prematurely age stem cells.... Read More...

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Massaging Brain Cells to Fight Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 3, 2018

Researchers use tiny magnets to stretch small batches of individual neurons, helping to form new neural networks. ... Read More...

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Selenium Protects a Specific Type of Interneuron in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsDecember 29, 2017

A new study reveals selenium is essential for the postnatal development of a specific type of interneuron.... Read More...

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Inflammation Drives Progression of Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsDecember 20, 2017

Researchers report an inflammatory mechanism within the brain's immune system may drive the progression of Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Tracking Down Genetic Influences on Brain Disorders

Neuroscience NewsNovember 27, 2017

Researchers have identified a number of variable locations in the genome that influence hippocampal gene activity and may contribute to brain disorders.... Read More...

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How Rogue Immune Cells Cross the Blood-Brain Barrier to Cause Multiple Sclerosis

Neuroscience NewsNovember 22, 2017

Researchers have discovered how TH1 and TH17 immune cells obtain access to neurons in multiple sclerosis. ... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s Disease Might Be a ‘Whole Body’ Problem

Neuroscience NewsOctober 31, 2017

Using a technique called parabiosis on pairs of mice, researchers discover what they call 'cancer like mobility' of amyloid beta, reporting it can travel to the brain from other parts of the body.... Read More...

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News

Neurons in the Visual Cortex that Respond to Faces Identified

Signs of Memory Problems May Instead Be Symptoms of Hearing Loss

Genes with Large Effect on Head and Brain Size Discovered

Neuroscience

Neurons in the Visual Cortex that Respond to Faces Identified

Genes with Large Effect on Head and Brain Size Discovered

Neurology

Signs of Memory Problems May Instead Be Symptoms of Hearing Loss

Blood Test Detects Alzheimer’s Damage Before Symptoms

How Concussion May Lead to Epilepsy

AI

Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

Using AI and Data Streams to Predict Local Flu Activity

Harnessing Machine Learning to Uncover New Insights Into the Brain

Robotics

Reinforcement Learning Expedites ‘Tuning’ of Robotics Prosthetics

How Game Theory Can Bring Humans and Robots Closer Together

3D Printed Robot Hand Plays the Piano

Psychology

Youthful Cognitive Ability Predicts Mental Capacity Later in Life

Depression and Suicide Risk Found in the Genome