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The image shows brain slices from the mice.

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·April 13, 2014·4 min read

New Mouse Model Could Revolutionize Research in Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report of creating two new mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. They believe the models could potentially revolutionize research into the neurodegenerative disease.

This image shows the LRRK2 gene and a neuron.

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·April 10, 2014·4 min read

Too Much Protein May Kill Brain Cells as Parkinson’s Progresses

Researchers discover how the most common genetic cause of PD kills neurons. The findings could assist in monitoring the disease progression and provide new treatment options.

This is an MRI brain scan of a person with ALS.

Featured Neurology

·April 3, 2014·6 min read

New Hope for Treating ALS

Researchers discover a recently approved epilepsy medication could also help to treat ALS.

The image shows the dopamine and iron distribution in the mouse brain.

Featured Neurology

·April 3, 2014·2 min read

Uncovering the Underlying Causes of Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers believe they have found evidence that an imbalance of dopamine and iron in the SNc is the root cause of PD.

The image shows a motor neuron. The caption best describes the image.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·April 3, 2014·4 min read

Study Helps Unravel the Tangled Origin of ALS

Researchers pinpoint an error in protein formation which could be the root of ALS.

This image shows the differences in superior colliculus between Parkinson's patients and those without the disease.

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·March 29, 2014·4 min read

New Parkinson’s Disease Chemical Messenger Discovered

Researchers identify a new chemical messenger that is critical for protecting the brain against PD.

The image shows different amounts of REST in the brain at different points in life.

Featured Genetics

·March 19, 2014·7 min read

The Aging Brain Needs REST

Researchers discover REST is lost in critical brain areas of those with AD.

this shows the neuronal changes in alzheimers.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·March 18, 2014·3 min read

How Age Opens the Gates for Alzheimer’s

Researchers discover why aging and molecular changes in brain circuitry can lead to tangles associated with AD.

These are the restored Golgi cells in red.

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·March 17, 2014·2 min read

Researchers Slow Development of Alzheimer’s Trademark Cell Killing Plaques

Researchers claim they have learned to fix the Golgi structure which becomes fragmented in patients with AD.

This shows the nervous system of a C.elgegan. It is a green loop.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 13, 2014·2 min read

Forgetting Is Actively Regulated

Researchers discover a molecular mechanism which actively regulates the process of forgetting.

This shows blood being drawn from a finger.

Featured Neurology

·March 9, 2014·4 min read

Blood Test Identifies Those at Risk for Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer’s Within 3 Years

Researchers have created and validated a blood test which can, with 90 percent accuracy, predict if a healthy person will develop AD within 3 years.

This image shows two brain slices, one with alzheimers and one of a normal brain.

Featured Neurology

·March 7, 2014·2 min read

Inherited Alzheimer’s Damage Greater Decades Before Symptoms Appear

Neuronal damage can begin up to twenty years before Alzheimer's symptoms appear, researchers report.

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