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·May 5, 2016·2 min read

Newly Identified Pathway Leads to Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have discovered a new pathway that leads to neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease. The findings could help in developing new treatment options for the disease.

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·May 4, 2016·5 min read

Learning How The Brain Controls Movement

A new study explores how the brain speeds up or slows down during movement.

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·April 28, 2016·4 min read

The Hidden Role of Nervous System Cells

A new miniature microscope offers unprecedented insight into nervous system function, a new study reports.

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·April 28, 2016·3 min read

Rosacea Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk

Researchers have uncovered an increased risk of developing dementia, specifically Alzheimer's disease in people with rosacea.

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·April 26, 2016·4 min read

New Data on the Aging Brain and TBI Released

Allen Institute of Brain Science has updated its online resources to include new data on aging, dementia and TBI.

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·April 26, 2016·3 min read

Researchers Discover Compound That Reverses Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Symptoms

Researchers have identified a compound that appears to reverse the symptoms of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease in fruti flies. The findings may have significant implications for treating the diseases in humans.

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·April 22, 2016·6 min read

Frontotemporal Dementia May be Triggered by Brain’s Immune System

According to researchers, FTD may be triggered by a defect in microglia.

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·April 21, 2016·5 min read

Link Between Cognitive Decline Genes and Healthy Aging

Researchers report on a possible link between long term cognitive health and protection from some chronic diseases.

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·April 21, 2016·7 min read

Problems With Navigation May Be Earliest Sign of Alzheimer’s

Building cognitive maps of new environments could signal the clinical onset of Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

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·April 20, 2016·3 min read

Interactions Between Amyloid and Tau Proteins Drives Alzheimer’s Development

Researchers provide evidence that the interaction between two proteins drive the brain damage in cognitively intact people that leads to Alzheimer's disease.

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·April 19, 2016·4 min read

Can A Protein Reverse Alzheimer’s Symptoms in One Week?

Researchers report IL-33 can reduce memory and cognitive problems associated with Alzheimer's disease within one week of treatment in mice. Additionally, IL-33 can reduce the number and size of amyloid plaques.