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·February 13, 2016·3 min read

Regrowing Dopaminergic Neurons Could Pave Way For New Parkinson’s Therapy

A new study reports it is possible to regrow dopaminergic neurons in adult mammals.

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·February 12, 2016·8 min read

Researchers Identify ‘Neurostatin’ That Could Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

A new study reports researchers have identified a drug that targets the first steps in a toxic chain reaction that leads to Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 11, 2016·4 min read

Dementia Risk Varies Significantly Among Racial and Ethnic Groups

A new study reports on significant variations in dementia incidences among six ethnic and racial groups within the same geographical population.

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·February 10, 2016·6 min read

Incidences of New Dementia Cases May be in Decline

A new study suggests that the rate of new cases of dementia actually may be decreasing rather than increasing, as many believe.

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·February 10, 2016·3 min read

Lipid Based Diets Effectively Combat Alzheimer’s in Mouse Models of Disease

Researchers have developed several new lipid based diets that appear to slow the progression of Alzheimer's in mouse models of the disease.

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·February 9, 2016·6 min read

Illuminating the ‘Dark Side’ of the Transcriptome

Researchers have devised a new way to map the transcriptome. In the process, they have revealed important variations in protein synthesis. The approach could have implications for furthering understanding of neurodegenerative diseases.

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·February 8, 2016·4 min read

Neuroprotective Protein in Blood Could Be an Alzheimer’s Biomarker

Findings could help physicians screen for, and effectively diagnose Alzheimer's disease, researchers say.

Image shows a cell nucleus from a health and alzheimer's brain.

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·February 4, 2016·4 min read

Mesh-Like Scaffold is Disordered in Cells Affected by Alzheimer’s Disease

According to researchers, the death of brain cells in Alzheimer's disease is linked to the disruption of a mesh-like scaffold that surrounds the nucleus of cells.

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·February 4, 2016·3 min read

Alzheimer’s Insights in Single Cells

Researchers have succeeded in identifying neurons that secrete the substance responsible for amyloid plaque build-up in the brains of Alzheimer's patients.

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·February 3, 2016·3 min read

Closed Loop Stimulation Promises Fewer Side Effects For Parkinson’s Patients

Closed loop stimulation technique offers a significant step forward in developing new methods to treat Parkinson's disease.

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·February 3, 2016·3 min read

Researchers Describe Structure of Brain Plaques in Huntington’s Disease

A new study reports the core of the protein clumps found in the brains of people with Huntington's disease have a distinctive structure.

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·February 2, 2016·5 min read

Moderate Seafood Consumption May Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

A new study reports eating moderate amounts of seafood may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Additionally, the researchers found no correlation between higher levels of mercury in the brain and Alzheimer's neuropathology.