Guardians of the Synapse: A New Role For Schwann Cells Identified
Schwann cells help protect nerves against blood clotting factors that cause degeneration, researchers report. ... Read More...
neurodegeneration
Why the Eyes Could be the Window to Neurodegenerative Diseases, Like Alzheimer’s
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...
Prolonged Exposure to Air Pollution Leads to Genetic Changes in the Brain: Rat Study
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...
Discovery Sheds Light on How Neurodegenerative Diseases May Occur
Researchers report nitric oxide plays a key role in regulating neural function. The findings shed new light on how neurodegeneration may occur.... Read More...
Trauma and Dementia Patients Given Hope By ‘Flashbulb Memory’ Breakthrough
Researchers have identified a molecule that appears to play a vital role in long term memory formation. ... Read More...
High Resolution Brain Imaging Provides Clues to Age Related Memory Loss
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...
Genes for Age Related Brain Deterioration Discovered
Researchers have discovered 250 new genes involved in brain aging, including Dbx2 which may prematurely age stem cells.... Read More...
Massaging Brain Cells to Fight Alzheimer’s
Researchers use tiny magnets to stretch small batches of individual neurons, helping to form new neural networks. ... Read More...
Selenium Protects a Specific Type of Interneuron in the Brain
A new study reveals selenium is essential for the postnatal development of a specific type of interneuron.... Read More...
Inflammation Drives Progression of Alzheimer’s
Researchers report an inflammatory mechanism within the brain's immune system may drive the progression of Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Tracking Down Genetic Influences on Brain Disorders
Researchers have identified a number of variable locations in the genome that influence hippocampal gene activity and may contribute to brain disorders.... Read More...
How Rogue Immune Cells Cross the Blood-Brain Barrier to Cause Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers have discovered how TH1 and TH17 immune cells obtain access to neurons in multiple sclerosis. ... Read More...