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·July 6, 2018·3 min read

Pathway for Alzheimer’s Degeneration Discovered

Researchers have developed a new neuroimaging method to track neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease. The method helped uncover a new pathway for how degeneration spreads from one brain region to another.

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·June 29, 2018·4 min read

Neural Implants Modulate Microstructures in the Brain with Pinpoint Accuracy

Researchers have developed new neural implants that enable targeted delivery of drugs deep into brain structures.

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·May 23, 2018·4 min read

People with Family History of Alcoholism Release More Dopamine in Expectation of Alcohol

A new study reports people who have a family history of alcohol use disorder release more dopamine in the ventral striatum as a response to the expectation of receiving an alcoholic drink than those without a family history of alcoholism.

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·May 21, 2018·7 min read

Vascular Risk Interacts with Amyloid Levels to Increase Age Related Cognitive Decline

Vascular risk factors appear to have a negative synergistic effect with amyloid beta levels in the brain, researchers report. The study suggests a combination of increased vascular risk and higher amyloid levels in the brain can predict more rapid cognitive decline during aging.

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·May 10, 2018·5 min read

Neuroinflammation Seen in Spinal Cord and Nerve Roots of Patients With Chronic Sciatica

A new study reveals a link between chronic sciatica and inflammation in key areas of the nervous system. Researchers say the location of the inflammation could help to determine which patients will feel relief from steroid injections to curb the pain.

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·April 13, 2018·3 min read

Lack of Sleep May Be Linked to Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s

A new study reveals sleep deprivation can lead to an immediate increase in amyloid beta.

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·April 6, 2018·4 min read

New Blood Test Useful to Detect Those at Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s

Researchers have developed a new blood test capable of detecting biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease long before the first symptoms appear.

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·April 2, 2018·4 min read

Novel PET Imaging Agent Could Help Guide Therapy for Brain Diseases

Researchers have developed a new imaging agent, which uses PET scans to target receptors neurons implicated in memory and learning.

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·March 26, 2018·5 min read

Looking Deeper into Brain Function

Researchers propose a new approach to neuroimaging studies. They suggest, rather than beginning with predefined behavioral functions and trying to assign associated brain regions, new studies should focus on selecting brain areas first and screen for potential behavioral associations.

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·February 28, 2018·5 min read

Over Years, Depression Changes the Brain

A new study reports those who suffer from persistent depression lasting more than ten years have higher levels of neuroinflammation.

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·January 30, 2018·5 min read

Brain Pacemaker Shows Promise in Slowing Alzheimer’s Progression

Deep 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.

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·January 29, 2018·6 min read

Body Clock Disruptions Occur Years Before Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s

According 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.

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PET

Pathway for Alzheimer’s Degeneration Discovered

Neural Implants Modulate Microstructures in the Brain with Pinpoint Accuracy

People with Family History of Alcoholism Release More Dopamine in Expectation of Alcohol

Vascular Risk Interacts with Amyloid Levels to Increase Age Related Cognitive Decline

Neuroinflammation Seen in Spinal Cord and Nerve Roots of Patients With Chronic Sciatica

Lack of Sleep May Be Linked to Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s

New Blood Test Useful to Detect Those at Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s

Novel PET Imaging Agent Could Help Guide Therapy for Brain Diseases

Looking Deeper into Brain Function

Over Years, Depression Changes the Brain

Brain Pacemaker Shows Promise in Slowing Alzheimer’s Progression

Body Clock Disruptions Occur Years Before Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s

Rethinking Vibration as an Emotional Language

Immature Neurons and the Secret to Alzheimer’s Resilience

Molecular Trigger for Alzheimer’s Brain Inflammation Found

Early-Life Metal Exposure Linked to Adolescent Brain Health

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