FeaturedGenetics·November 14, 2013·3 min readNew Study Identifies Genes Uniquely Expressed by the Brain’s Immune CellsResearchers use a novel sequencing method to identify a group of genes used by microglia to sense pathogenic organisms, toxins and damaged neurons.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 14, 2013·4 min readUnderstanding a Protein’s Role in Familial Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers use a novel genomic approach to better understand genetic mutations associated with familial Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·November 14, 2013·4 min readFDA Approved Immune-Modulating Drug Unexpectedly Benefits Mice With Fatal Mitochondrial DefectRapamycin, a transplant anti-rejection drug, enhances survival and reduces the disease progression in a mouse model of Leigh's syndrome, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 13, 2013·2 min readHigh Blood Pressure in Middle Age Versus Old Age May Better Predict Memory LossAccording to a new study, middle aged people with high pulse pressure are more likely to have biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease in their spinal fluid than those with lower pulse pressure.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 12, 2013·4 min readNew Research May Improve Early Detection of DementiaAnalyzing scores obtained from cognitive tests, researchers believe they have developed a model which could detect early signs of dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 11, 2013·2 min readSymptoms of Parkinson’s Disease Linked to FungusResearchers have discovered a volatile organic compound, 1-octen-3-ol, which is often emitted by mold, could be linked to the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 11, 2013·3 min readSignal Found to Enhance Survival of New Brain CellsResearchers discover how parvalbumin-expressing interneurons, which usually limits stem cell activity, can also encourage the survival of the stem cells' progeny.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 7, 2013·5 min readNew Method Predicts Time from Alzheimer’s Onset to Nursing Home and DeathResearchers have clinically validated a new method to predict the time it takes to enter full-time care in nursing homes or death for patients with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 6, 2013·2 min readSpeaking a Second Language May Delay DementiaResearchers discover later onset of dementia in people who speak more than one language.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 30, 2013·2 min readAbsence of the SMG1 Protein Could Contribute to Parkinson’s and Other Neurological DisordersA new study links a lack of SMG1 to protein aggregates associated with Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 30, 2013·3 min readRNA Build Up Linked to Dementia and Motor Neuron DiseaseResearchers have identified a new toxic entity associated with genetically inherited forms of frontotemporal dementia and motor neuron disease.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·October 27, 2013·6 min readStudy Identifies 11 New Alzheimer’s Disease Risk GenesResearchers have identified 11 new genes which offer important new insights into the disease pathways associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More