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·March 24, 2016·3 min read

Tooth Loss Increases Risk of Dementia and Reduced Cognitive Function

A new study shows an association between tooth loss and diminished cognitive function in adults.

Image shows the 3d structure of a prion.

Featured Neurology

·January 28, 2016·3 min read

Benefits and Toxicity of Anti-Prion Antibodies in the Brain

A new study looks at the toxicity and benefits of the use of anti-prion antibodies.

Featured Neurology

·January 11, 2016·3 min read

Cholesterol Lowering Drug Could Help Treat Parkinsons Disease

A clinical trial is being conducted to assess the effectiveness of a cholesterol lowering drug in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Image shows Lewy bodies in the substantia nigra.

Featured Neurology

·January 5, 2016·3 min read

Cerebrovascular Disease Linked to Psychosis in Alzheimer’s Disease

According to a new study, cerebrovascular disease is a major determinant of psychosis in Alzheimer's patients.

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Featured Neurology

·December 9, 2015·3 min read

Math Models Could Change Strategies for Tackling Alzheimer’s Disease

Math models usually applied to physics studies are proving useful in studying the spatial distribution of astocytes in the brain, and are helping to develop new strategies for tackling Alzheimer's disease.

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·November 30, 2015·4 min read

Could Aspirin Help Prevent Cell Death in Alzheimer’s and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases?

Salicylic acid, a breakdown product of aspirin, appears to bind to an enzyme that plays a major role in a number of neurodegenerative diseases.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·September 24, 2015·5 min read

Surprising Similarities Between Childhood Disorder and ALS

A new study uncovers molecular changes which may explain why motor neurons, rather than other neurons, are affected by the childhood illness, SMA.

This image shows the region for musical memory in a brain scan.

Featured Neurology

·June 19, 2015·5 min read

Long Term Musical Memory Spared in Alzheimer’s Patients

A new study reports on the anatomic reason why long term musical memory often stays intact for Alzheimer's patients.

This shows a brain of an alzheimer's patient.

Featured Genetics

·April 16, 2015·7 min read

Genetic Overlap Found Between Alzheimer’s and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors

According to a new study, researchers have discovered an overlap between Alzheimer's disease and two specific risk factors for cardiovascular disease, CRP and plasma lipids.

This image shows the molecular 'transport hub' protein structure.

Featured Neurology

·October 9, 2014·2 min read

Fixing a Faulty Molecular ‘Transport Hub’ Could Slow Brain Degeneration

A new finding into how the body sorts and transports proteins within cells could lead to new treatments for some neurodegenerative disorders, researchers report.