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·March 6, 2018·4 min read

Genes for Age Related Brain Deterioration Discovered

Researchers have discovered 250 new genes involved in brain aging, including Dbx2 which may prematurely age stem cells.

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·January 3, 2018·3 min read

Massaging Brain Cells to Fight Alzheimer’s

Researchers use tiny magnets to stretch small batches of individual neurons, helping to form new neural networks.

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·December 29, 2017·4 min read

Selenium Protects a Specific Type of Interneuron in the Brain

A new study reveals selenium is essential for the postnatal development of a specific type of interneuron.

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·December 20, 2017·4 min read

Inflammation Drives Progression of Alzheimer’s

Researchers report an inflammatory mechanism within the brain's immune system may drive the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

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·November 27, 2017·4 min read

Tracking Down Genetic Influences on Brain Disorders

Researchers have identified a number of variable locations in the genome that influence hippocampal gene activity and may contribute to brain disorders.

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·November 22, 2017·5 min read

How Rogue Immune Cells Cross the Blood-Brain Barrier to Cause Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers have discovered how TH1 and TH17 immune cells obtain access to neurons in multiple sclerosis.

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·October 31, 2017·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Disease Might Be a ‘Whole Body’ Problem

Using a technique called parabiosis on pairs of mice, researchers discover what they call 'cancer like mobility' of amyloid beta, reporting it can travel to the brain from other parts of the body.

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·September 11, 2017·10 min read

Gut Microbes May Influence Multiple Sclerosis Progression

Two new studies published in PNAS suggest gut microbes may play a key role in the neurodegeneration associated with multiple sclerosis. The findings could help researchers identify new therapies to help treat the autoimmune disease, such as dietary changes and drugs based on microbial byproducts.

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·July 10, 2017·4 min read

More Evidence That Natural Plant Compound May Reduce Aging’s Cognitive Effects

Researchers from Salk Institute have found additional evidence that fisetin, a natural compound found in strawberries, could help to treat cognitive decline and memory loss associated with aging. They discovered the compound reduced memory loss in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. Based on the findings, researchers report fisetin could help prevent other age related neurodegenerative diseases.

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·June 23, 2017·5 min read

New Brain Network Model Could Explain Differences in Brain Injuries

Researchers report looking at neural networks in the brain, rather than just specific regions, could shed new light on why some brain injuries are worse than others.