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·February 18, 2015·2 min read

New Growth Factor Indicates Possible Regenerative Effects in Parkinson’s Disease

A new study reports growth factor could have regenerative effects for those with Parkinson's disease.

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Featured Genetics

·February 17, 2015·5 min read

Molecular Inhibitor Breaks Cycle That Leads to Alzheimer’s

A new study reports a molecular chaperone can inhibit a key stage in the development of Alzheimer's disease.

This is a microscopic image of plaques and tangles associated with Alzheimer's.

Featured Genetics

·February 17, 2015·5 min read

Tau Associated MAPT Gene Increases Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease

The findings reported in a new study could help improve the diagnosis and develop new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

This image shows neurons from a fruit fly and a person with ALS.

Featured Neurology

·January 23, 2015·3 min read

The Molecular Biology Behind ALS

Researchers report they have identified a molecular defect in motor neurons which could help explain the mechanisms underlying ALS.

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Featured Genetics Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·January 15, 2015·5 min read

Alzheimer’s Plaques Reduced by Targeting Sugar Attachment to the BACE1 Enzyme

Amyloid beta can be reduced when sugars are prevented from binding to a key enzyme associated with Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.

The image shows a single striatal neuron (yellow) transfected with nuclear inclusion (orange) mHtt, other neurons in background (blue).

Featured Genetics Neurology

·January 5, 2015·4 min read

Animal Study Points to a Treatment for Huntington’s Disease

Researchers improve motor function and reduce brain shrinkage in animal models of HD by adjusting the levels of a signaling protein.

The image shows neurons with orange stained inclusions caused by huntington's disease.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·December 22, 2014·4 min read

New Drug Helps Huntington’s Disease Afflicted Mice and Their Offspring

The offspring of mice treated with new drug showed delayed onset and reduced symptoms associated with Huntington's disease, researchers report.

The image shows an MRI brain scan of a person with ALS.

Featured Neurology

·December 17, 2014·4 min read

New Approach for Treating ALS

Researchers propose improvements to how well ALS therapeutics work.

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Featured Psychology

·December 16, 2014·2 min read

Study Reports Depression in Dementia More Common in Community Care

People with dementia who receive community care have higher instances of depression than those living in care homes, a new study reports.

The image shows two brain scans. One is of a normal brain, the other is of a brain of a meth user.

Featured Neurology Psychology

·December 16, 2014·4 min read

Meth Users Face Higher Risk for Developing Parkinson’s Disease

A new study reports females who use methamphetamine are almost five times as likely to develop Parkinson's disease than women who don't use the drug.

Featured Neurology

·December 3, 2014·4 min read

TBI can Disrupt Glymphatic System and Accelerate Dementia

A new study reports TBI can disrupt the function of the glymphatic system, causing a build up of toxic proteins in the brain and accelerating neurodegeneration.