FeaturedNeurology·May 23, 2014·4 min readAlzheimer’s Disease and Other Conditions Linked to Prion-Like ProteinsResearchers discover Alzheimer's disease, and other neurodegenerative conditions could be linked to prion-like proteins.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 21, 2014·3 min readFunctional Nerve Cells from Skin CellsResearchers develop a new method of generating neurons from skin cells.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·May 9, 2014·4 min readDiscovery Links Rare, Childhood Neurodegenerative Diseases to Common Problem in DNA RepairResearchers identify a possible, common source of DNA damage which could play a role in neurodegenerative diseases, cancer and aging.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 2, 2014·2 min readStudy Explores Genetics Behind Alzheimer’s ResiliencyResearchers discover a potential genetic variant which could make the brain more resilient to Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 1, 2014·4 min readAtypical Form of Alzheimer’s Disease May be More Widespread in PatientsResearchers have defined a sub-type of Alzheimer's disease which is relatively widespread, yet not well recognized or treated appropriately.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 29, 2014·5 min readTell-Tail MRI Image Diagnosis for Parkinson’s DiseaseA new neuroimaging study identifies a 'swallow tail' like appearance in the substantia nigra as an early sign of Parkinson's disease.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·April 28, 2014·3 min readOverlooked Cells Hold Keys to Brain Organization and DiseaseResearchers report malfunctioning astrocytes could contribute to neurodegenerative diseases, such as ALS.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·April 24, 2014·3 min readA Single Mutation Causes Rare Brain DisorderResearchers trace a rare, previously unknown neurodegenerative disorder to a single genetic mutation in one individual born during the time of the Ottoman Empire.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 23, 2014·3 min readHigher Education Associated With Better Recovery From Traumatic Brain InjuryResearchers report better educated people appear to be significantly more likely to recover from a moderate to severe TBI.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·April 21, 2014·3 min readResearchers Push New Parkinson’s Treatment Toward Clinical TrialsCLR01 protein prevents aggregation by speeding up configuration. The finding could help develop new treatment options for Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 21, 2014·4 min readChaperone Compounds Offer New Approach to Alzheimer’s TreatmentResearchers identify compounds that stabilize retromer protein complex and protects neurons from amyloid-beta.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 15, 2014·3 min readLimiting a Certain Protein in the Brain Reverses Alzheimer’s Symptoms in MiceLimiting the p25 protein appears to reverse AD symptoms in mice, a new study reports.Read More
