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
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·January 5, 2015·4 min readAnimal Study Points to a Treatment for Huntington’s DiseaseResearchers improve motor function and reduce brain shrinkage in animal models of HD by adjusting the levels of a signaling protein.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·December 22, 2014·4 min readNew Drug Helps Huntington’s Disease Afflicted Mice and Their OffspringThe offspring of mice treated with new drug showed delayed onset and reduced symptoms associated with Huntington's disease, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 17, 2014·4 min readNew Approach for Treating ALSResearchers propose improvements to how well ALS therapeutics work.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 16, 2014·2 min readStudy Reports Depression in Dementia More Common in Community CarePeople with dementia who receive community care have higher instances of depression than those living in care homes, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·December 16, 2014·4 min readMeth Users Face Higher Risk for Developing Parkinson’s DiseaseA 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.Read More
