FeaturedNeurology·February 23, 2017·4 min readProlonged Sleep May Predict Dementia RiskAccording to researchers, people who consistently sleep for more than 9 hours a night have double the risk of developing dementia over a 10 year period than their peers who sleep for less time.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 5, 2017·4 min readLasers Could Be Key to Unlocking MemoryResearchers have developed new technology that utilizes infrared light in order to treat memory loss conditions.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 31, 2017·5 min readMental Activities May Protect Against Mild Cognitive ImpairmentA new study reports engaging in activities that are mentally stimulating can help to stave off the onset of mild cognitive impairment.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 30, 2017·3 min readA Glitch in ‘Gatekeeper Cells’ Slowly Suffocates the BrainA new study reveals pericyte degeneration may influence the development of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 18, 2017·7 min readToxic Brain Cells May Drive Many Neuodegenerative DisordersA new study reports astrocytes may be a driving force behind a number of neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 16, 2017·4 min readAntibody Therapy Creates New Opportunities For Treating Brain DiseasesResearchers have developed a new antibody design that can increase the uptake of antibodies to the brain by almost a 100 fold.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 16, 2017·6 min readLasting Effects of Ministrokes May Contribute to DementiaStudy helps shed light on the impact of microinfarcts.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 12, 2017·4 min readNew Insight Into Role of Cell Protein in Learning Ability and AIDS-Related DementiaResearchers report a protein that affects learning abilities in healthy subjects also plays a role in AIDS related dementia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·January 10, 2017·3 min readDementia Gene May Guard Against Decline Associated With Parasitic DiseaseA new study reports carriers of APOE4 could have reduced risk of cognitive decline associated with parasitic infection.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·January 10, 2017·3 min readCouch Potatoes Face Same Chance of Dementia as Those With Genetic Risk FactorsA new study sheds light into the link between lifestyle and the risk of developing dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·January 6, 2017·6 min readExperimental Treatment for Parkinson’s Symptoms Shows Early PromiseDBS Plus, a new version of deep brain stimulation, shows promise in helping to relieve Parkinson's symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 5, 2017·3 min readMouse Model Points to Potential New Alzheimer’s TreatmentInhibiting an enzyme that is elevated in people with Alzheimer's appears to reverse cognitive decline and neuropathy associated with the disease.Read More
