FeaturedNeurology·February 7, 2018·3 min readMind-Controlling Molecules from Wasp Venom May Help Parkinson’s PatientsResearchers have identified new peptides in wasp venom that could lead to new treatments for Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 7, 2018·4 min readCompound Prevents Neurological Damage and Provides Cognitive Benefits For Alzheimer’s: Mouse StudyResearchers report a form of vitamin B3 can help prevent neurological damage and improve cognition in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 6, 2018·3 min readImmune System Dysfunction May Occur Early in Alzheimer’sResearchers say their findings about immune system changes early in Alzheimer's could lead to new blood tests that may be used to detect the disease before it becomes symptomatic.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 6, 2018·5 min readMemory Loss Identified Years Before Alzheimer’s Symptoms AppearUCL researchers have developed a new cognitive test able to detect subtle memory problems years before Alzheimer's symptoms develop.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 6, 2018·3 min readBrain Chemical Blamed For Old Age Mental Decline Could Hold Key to Its ReversalResearchers report keeping levels of KYNA low throughout a worm's life can help prevent the onsite of age-related cognitive decline.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·February 5, 2018·6 min readHalf of All Dementias Start with Damaged ‘Gatekeeper’ CellsResearchers reveal pericytes play a critical role in white matter health and the development of dementia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·February 5, 2018·4 min readThe Toxic Relationship Between ALS and Frontotemporal DementiaResearchers report the C9ORF72 genetic mutation can lead to toxicity in neurons, causing 10 percent of all ALS cases and 10 percent of FTD cases.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·January 30, 2018·5 min readBrain Pacemaker Shows Promise in Slowing Alzheimer’s ProgressionDeep brain stimulation to the frontal lobe may help to improve cognitive, behavioral and functional difficulties in those with Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 29, 2018·6 min readBody Clock Disruptions Occur Years Before Memory Loss in Alzheimer’sAccording to researchers, circadian disruptions can occur years before symptoms of Alzheimer's develop. The findings could help to identify those at risk of developing the neurodegenerative disease as they age.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·January 29, 2018·4 min readUncovering the Early Origins of Huntington’s DiseaseRockefeller University researchers reveal Huntington's neurons are much larger than healthy cells.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 26, 2018·4 min readAerobic Exercise May Mildly Delay and Slightly Improve Alzheimer’s SymptomsAccording to researchers, aerobic exercise may be more effective than other forms of exercise when it comes to preserving cognition and slowing Alzheimer's decline.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·January 25, 2018·4 min readLifestyle Changes Prevent Cognitive Decline Even in Genetically Susceptible PeopleEven for those genetically susceptible to developing dementia, enhanced lifestyle counselling can help to prevent cognitive decline, a new study reports.Read More
