FeaturedNeurology·March 12, 2015·2 min readUltrasound Technology Can Be Used to Treat Alzheimer’s DiseaseAccording to researchers, using non-invasive ultrasound technology can be used to treat memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 11, 2015·3 min readHow Genetic Changes Lead to Familial Alzheimer’s DiseaseNew findings could help provide a novel approach for developing treatments for familial Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 2, 2015·2 min readAlzheimer’s Amyloid Clumps Found in Young Adult BrainsResearchers report a lifelong accumulation of amyloid plaques in the brain could contribute to Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 2, 2015·4 min readNew Genetic Target Identified in Fight Against Some Neurodegenerative DiseasesAccording to a new study, triggering TREM2 could help slow the progression of some neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·February 20, 2015·2 min readDiabetes and Depression Predict Dementia Risk in People with MCIAccording to a new study, people with MCI have a greater risk of developing dementia if they have diabetes.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 20, 2015·6 min readEpigenomics of Alzheimer’s Disease ProgressionA new study reveals an immune basis of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 16, 2015·3 min readScientists Uncover Marvel Molecule that Could Lead to Treatments for Inflammatory DiseasesResearchers have discovered a molecule, MCC950, which suppresses the NLRP3 inflammasome.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·February 5, 2015·4 min readForever Young: Meditation Might Slow the Age-Related Loss of Gray Matter in the BrainNew brain research findings suggest long-term meditation may lead to less age-related gray matter atrophy in the human brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 23, 2015·3 min readThe Molecular Biology Behind ALSResearchers report they have identified a molecular defect in motor neurons which could help explain the mechanisms underlying ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·January 5, 2015·2 min readStudy Examines Criminal Behavior in Patients with Neurodegenerative DiseasesA new study examines the emergence of criminal behavior in those with neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 22, 2014·5 min readNew Non-Invasive Method Can Detect Alzheimer’s Disease EarlyNeuroimaging technology shows brain toxins associated with Alzheimer's disease in living animals for the first time, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 14, 2014·3 min readComputer Model of Nerve Cells Provides Insights into Communication ProblemsA new study reports neural connectivity problems associated with neurodegenerative diseases could be the result of dendritic structural degeneration.Read More