FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 29, 2013·3 min readEssential Clue to Huntington’s Disease Solution FoundResearchers have developed a new way in which to measure the shape of the huntingtin protein in living cells.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 26, 2013·3 min readSudden Decline in Testosterone May Cause Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms in MenA sudden drop in testosterone levels, as a result of castration, caused persistent Parkinson's like symptoms in male mice, a recent study suggests.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 24, 2013·4 min readScientists Find a Potential Cause of Parkinson’s Disease that Points to a New Therapeutic StrategyA new study shows the loss of parkin sharply reduces the level of another protein which usually helps protect neurons from stress.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 24, 2013·4 min readKey Molecular Pathways Leading to Alzheimer’s IdentifiedResearchers have identified key molecular pathways which lead to late-onset Alzheimer's disease. The study presents a new approach to Alzheimer's research and highlights several potential drug targets.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 23, 2013·4 min readNew Clues Illuminate Alzheimer’s RootsResearchers have discovered how synthetic molecules latch onto amyloid peptide fibrils. The discovery could help develop new therapies to halt Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 21, 2013·5 min readFor a Healthy Brain, Don’t Let the Trash Pile UpA new study indicates that quickly clearing away defective proteins in the brain could help prevent some neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 15, 2013·4 min readPath of Plaque Buildup in Brain Shows Promise as Early Biomarker for Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers discover early accumulation of amyloid plaques in the temporal lobe is associated with cognitive decline. The finding could serve as a new biomarker for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 12, 2013·2 min readFighting Alzheimer’s Disease with Protein OrigamiResearchers find the human protein prefoldin can reduce neurotoxicity in the clumps of beta-amyloid which collects in the brains of Alzheimer's patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 10, 2013·4 min readWomen Suffer Higher Rates of Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study suggests the rate of regional brain loss and cognitive decline caused by early stages of Alzheimer's disease is higher in women and those with a genetic risk factor for AD.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 9, 2013·3 min readNewly Identified Bone Marrow Stem Cells Reveal Markers for ALSResearchers discover four new potential biomarkers which characterize non-genetic ALS. The findings could provide new directions for diagnostics and treatment of ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 8, 2013·1 min readResearchers Investigate Mechanism of Alzheimer’s TherapyA new study suggest IVIg plays a key role in the reduction of amyloid deposition.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeatured·July 8, 2013·3 min readPeering into the Protein Pathways of a CellResearchers have captured the structural dynamics of the mitochondrion using fluorescent probes. This mapping could provide insights into the underlying causes of neurodegeneration associated with mitochondrial malfunction.Read More
