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Creation of new brain cells plays an underappreciated role in Alzheimer’s disease

Neuroscience NewsAugust 30, 2019

Microglia may play a significant role in disrupting neurogenesis in those with Alzheimer's disease. When mice were given drugs which caused microglial cells to die, neurogenesis returned to normal.... Read More...

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This image shows stained slices from the study.

Amyloid Beta Production Blocked in Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsApril 29, 2015

Findings promising as a potential early therapeutic intervention for AD.... Read More...

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This image shows two sections of cortex, one froma a control mouse and the other from a mouse with the presenilin-1 mutation.

How Genetic Changes Lead to Familial Alzheimer’s Disease

Neuroscience NewsMarch 11, 2015

New findings could help provide a novel approach for developing treatments for familial Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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This image shows amyloid plaques associated with alzheimer disease from an HE stained brain slice.

Novel Culture System Replicates Course of Alzheimer’s Disease and Confirms Amyloid Hypothesis

Neuroscience NewsOctober 13, 2014

Using an innovative culture system, researchers provide evidence supporting the amyloid hypothesis of Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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The image shows a normal brain slice and a brain slice of with severe AD.

Understanding a Protein’s Role in Familial Alzheimer’s Disease

Neuroscience NewsNovember 14, 2013

Researchers use a novel genomic approach to better understand genetic mutations associated with familial Alzheimer's disease. ... Read More...

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Rare Genomic Mutations Found in Ten Families with Early-Onset, Familial Alzheimer’s Disease

Neuroscience NewsJune 17, 2013

A new study uncovers unique changes in DNA structure in genes important to neuronal function in relatives with early onset, familial Alzheimer's disease. ... Read More...

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Thirty risk factors found during and after pregnancy for children developing psychosis

Spinal nerve healing enhanced by boost in cellular energy

Eye movements precede hand movements in two-pronged decision-making processes

Neuroscience

Thirty risk factors found during and after pregnancy for children developing psychosis

Spinal nerve healing enhanced by boost in cellular energy

Eye movements precede hand movements in two-pronged decision-making processes

Neurology

Spinal nerve healing enhanced by boost in cellular energy

FDA approves ozanimod for treatment of multiple sclerosis

A new way to study HIV’s impact on the brain

AI

Machine learning helps doctors diagnose severity of brain tumors

Artificial Intelligence for Very Young Brains

Portable AI device turns coughing sounds into health data for flu and pandemic forecasting

Robotics

New Study Uses Robots to Uncover the Connections Between the Human Mind and Walking Control

COVID-19 should be wake-up call for robotics research

Psychology

Thirty risk factors found during and after pregnancy for children developing psychosis

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Creation of new brain cells plays an underappreciated role in Alzheimer’s disease

Amyloid Beta Production Blocked in Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s

How Genetic Changes Lead to Familial Alzheimer’s Disease

Novel Culture System Replicates Course of Alzheimer’s Disease and Confirms Amyloid Hypothesis

Understanding a Protein’s Role in Familial Alzheimer’s Disease

Rare Genomic Mutations Found in Ten Families with Early-Onset, Familial Alzheimer’s Disease