FeaturedGenetics·March 18, 2013·4 min readUncontrolled Hypertension Could Bring Increased Risk for Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study finds increased amyloid levels in the brains of unmedicated hypertensive adults with a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 8, 2013·2 min readBuphenyl Identified as a Possible Drug for Alzheimer’s DiseaseBuphenyl (sodium phenylbutyrate), a medication approved for the treatment of hyperammonemia, could help prevent the progression of Alzheimer's disease, a new study finds.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 5, 2013·2 min readAge Related Dementia May Begin with Neurons’ Inability to Rid Themselves of Unwanted ProteinsResearcher discover age related dementia likely occurs due to the declining ability for neurons to dispose of unwanted aggregated proteins.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 5, 2013·2 min readGreen Tea Extract Interferes with the Formation of Amyloid Plaques in Alzheimers DiseaseResearchers used a specific molecule in green tea extract, EGCG, to control metal associated amyloid beta aggregates associated with Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 5, 2013·3 min readImproper Protein Degradation in Neurons Identified as a Cause of Familial Parkinson’sStudying neurons derived from brain and skin cells of Parkinson's patients, researchers discover how the most common genetic mutations in familial Parkinson's disease damage brain cells.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 4, 2013·5 min readParkinson’s Disease Brain Rhythms DetectedResearchers have discovered how to detect abnormal brain rhythms associated with Parkinson's disease by implanting electrodes into the brains of patients with this neurodegenerative disorder.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 3, 2013·5 min readTwo New Genes Linked to ALS and Related Neurodegenerative DisordersA new study ties mutations in two genes to the death of nerve cells in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other related neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 1, 2013·2 min readParkin Protects from Neuronal Cell DeathResearchers identify a novel signaling pathway that activates the parkin gene and prevents stress induced neuronal cell death.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 1, 2013·3 min readMisplaced Molecules: New Insights into the Causes of DementiaNew research supports the idea that a malfunction of the TDP-43 protein plays a decisive role in the development of ALS and FTD.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 28, 2013·2 min readNew Model Could Lead to Improved Treatment for Early Stage Alzheimer’sUsing transgenic mice with specially designed gene fragments derived from bacteria and human cells, researchers were able to control the production of amyloid beta peptide using antibiotics.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 27, 2013·2 min readResearchers Identify Possible Treatment Window for Memory ProblemsA new study identifies a potential treatment window of several years for plaques in the brain considered to cause memory loss in diseases such as Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 26, 2013·5 min readResearchers Find Controlling Element of Huntington’s DiseaseResearchers discover a three molecule complex could be a target for treating Huntington's Disease, a genetic and currently incurable brain disease which causes movement disorders and dementia.Read More
