FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 23, 2015·2 min readNovel Mechanism That Drives Progression of Frontotemporal Dementia IdentifiedResearchers uncover mechanism which controls synaptic growth and causes them to overgrow.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 20, 2015·3 min readEarly Diagnosis Opportunities for Alzheimer’s Through Simple Blood TestA molecular cascade could help doctors provide early diagnosis of Alzheimer's through a simple blood test, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 11, 2015·3 min readHow Genetic Changes Lead to Familial Alzheimer’s DiseaseNew findings could help provide a novel approach for developing treatments for familial Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 9, 2015·3 min readScientists Reveal Structural Secrets of Nature’s Little LocomotiveA new study reports on the basic structural organization of a molecular motor which performs critical functions within cells.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 6, 2015·3 min readNew Findings on Key Players in Brain InflammationNew findings could lead to new treatments for brain inflammation.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 4, 2015·3 min readPossible Progress Against Parkinson’s DiseaseResearchers report implanted dopamine producing neurons derived from stem cells reduce the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 2, 2015·2 min readAlzheimer’s Amyloid Clumps Found in Young Adult BrainsResearchers report a lifelong accumulation of amyloid plaques in the brain could contribute to Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 18, 2015·2 min readNew Growth Factor Indicates Possible Regenerative Effects in Parkinson’s DiseaseA new study reports growth factor could have regenerative effects for those with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 17, 2015·5 min readMolecular Inhibitor Breaks Cycle That Leads to Alzheimer’sA new study reports a molecular chaperone can inhibit a key stage in the development of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 17, 2015·5 min readTau Associated MAPT Gene Increases Risk for Alzheimer’s DiseaseThe 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 23, 2015·3 min readThe Molecular Biology Behind ALSResearchers report they have identified a molecular defect in motor neurons which could help explain the mechanisms underlying ALS.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 15, 2015·5 min readAlzheimer’s Plaques Reduced by Targeting Sugar Attachment to the BACE1 EnzymeAmyloid beta can be reduced when sugars are prevented from binding to a key enzyme associated with Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.Read More
