FeaturedGenetics·February 3, 2016·4 min readRe-evaluating Assumptions About Role of Internal Clock in Human DiseaseResearchers report deleting the Bmal1 gene prior to birth accelerates aging and shortens lifespan in mice.Read More
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FeaturedNeurology·January 18, 2016·4 min readCan Omega 3 Levels Affect Whether B Vitamins Slow Neurodegeneration and Alzheimer’s?A new study reports higher levels of Omega 3 can boost the neuroprotective effects of B vitamins.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 12, 2016·4 min readTweaking Brain Circuit Boosts Social MemoryResearchers use optogenetics to tweak neural circuitry and enhance social memory in mice.Read More
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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
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FeaturedNeuroscience·November 3, 2015·4 min readHippocampus is Essential Structure for Recognition MemoryA new study reports the hippocampus is essential to one's ability to recognize previously encountered events.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 14, 2015·3 min readPotential Mechanism for Neurodegenerative Diseases IdentifiedA new study reports the HSD10 protein can reduce oxidative stress while promoting cell repair and preventing apoptosis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 11, 2015·5 min readDelaying Age Related Diseases by Keeping Gut Bacteria in BalanceAccording to researchers, analyzing intestinal bacteria could be a promising way to predict health outcomes as we age.Read More
