FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 2, 2016·5 min readModerate Seafood Consumption May Reduce Alzheimer’s RiskA 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 2, 2016·4 min readSaliva Gland Test Can Spot Early Parkinson’s DiseaseA new study reports that testing a portion of a person's submandibular gland could be a way to diagnose early Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 1, 2016·3 min readA Better Model for Parkinson’s DiseaseResearchers improve both animal and cell models for Parkinson's disease, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 1, 2016·3 min readIncreased Weight Loss During Aging Associated With Increased Risk for Mild Cognitive ImpairmentA new study reports that increased weight loss per decade during midlife to late life is associated with an increased risk of developing MCI.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 29, 2016·4 min readBlood Pressure Drugs Could Reduce Cell Damage Linked to Alzheimer’s DiseaseDrugs used to treat hypertension appear to reduce cell damage associated with Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 28, 2016·3 min readAnother Piece of Parkinson’s Disease Pathology Puzzle IdentifiedA new study describes a novel route for therapeutic development and intervention testing for Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularNeurology·January 27, 2016·4 min readSlower Mental Decline Linked to Higher Amounts of Growth Factor in the BrainA new study reports older people with higher amounts of BDNF in their brains have much slower progression into cognitive decline than those with lower amounts of the protein.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 27, 2016·5 min readInflammatory Changes in the Brain Appear Twenty Years Before Alzheimer’s OnsetA new study reports inflammatory changes in the brain can occur almost twenty years before the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease first appear. Researchers suggest the activation of astrocytes at an early stage can influence the development of the disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 26, 2016·3 min readPotential ‘Guardian’ Against Neurodegeneration IdentifiedAccording to a new study, a protein called Tet3FL removes methyl groups from specific genes, keeping them active.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·January 26, 2016·3 min readKey Mechanism Which Prevents Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s Disease DiscoveredAccording to a new study, PTEN alters synaptic plasticity in Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 25, 2016·4 min readExposure to Environmental Toxin May Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s and Other Neurodegenerative DiseasesChronic exposure to the environmental toxin BMAA may increase the risk for developing neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and ALS.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 19, 2016·6 min readHuman and Animal Research Gap Bridged by Memory Test for Alzheimer’sAlzheimer's disease research has been enhanced by researchers who have developed a comparable test of memory and learning for humans from a commonly used mouse experiment.Read More
