FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 29, 2022·5 min readAlzheimer’s Leads to Changes in the Small Blood Vessels in the BrainProtein deposits from senile plaques affect the walls of blood vessels and alter their growth factor, causing dysfunction in the brain's small blood vessels.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 17, 2017·5 min readNew Imaging Approach Maps Whole Brain Changes From Alzheimer’s: Mouse StudyA new imaging system has allowed researchers to map whole brain distribution of senile plaques in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. The technique could help propel Alzheimer's research and speed up the development of new treatments.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 15, 2013·2 min readMajor Step Toward an Alzheimer’s VaccineResearchers discovered a way to stimulate the brain's natural defense mechanisms in mice with Alzheimer's disease symptoms. This major breakthrough opens the door to the development of a treatment for Alzheimer's disease and a vaccine to prevent the illness.Read More
