FeaturedNeurology·October 13, 2016·4 min readUntangling a Cause of Memory Loss in Neurodegenerative DiseasesA new study identifies a possible therapeutic target for memory loss in some neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 12, 2016·4 min readDysfunction in Neuronal Transport Mechanism Linked to Alzheimer’sA new study confirms a mutation caused dysfunction associated with Alzheimer's and proposes a new therapeutic target.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 9, 2016·3 min readAberrant Tau Proteins Put Neuronal Networks to SleepResearchers report Rolofylline could help alleviate learning and memory problems associated with aggregating Tau proteins.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 5, 2016·4 min readEnzyme Treatment of Gene May Reverse Effects of Alzheimer’sResearchers suggest the ApoE gene could be a promising new target for therapeutic approaches for Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 29, 2016·4 min readNew Imaging Technique Opens Possibility for Alzheimer’s Drug DevelopmentTau PET neuroimaging could help open the door to developing new drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 27, 2016·6 min readExperimental Imaging Agent Reveals Concussion Related CTE in Living BrainResearchers use an experimental PET scan tracer to effectively find brain protein deposits specific to CTE in the brain of a retired NFL player.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 30, 2016·6 min readCritical Protein Shows Promise for the Treatment of Alzheimer’sResearchers discover the role the p62 protein plays in the accumulation of amyloid beta in the brain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 18, 2016·5 min readNew Mechanism Discovered for Alzheimer’s Risk GeneA new discovery could help answer the question as to how extra ApoE4 may cause Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 16, 2016·4 min readExercise and Diet Can Reduce Build Up of Protein Linked to Alzheimer’sResearchers report a healthy diet, regular exercise and a normal BMI can help protect against the build up of proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 10, 2016·6 min readGene Signature in Healthy Brain Pinpoints Origins of Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers have identified a specific signature of a group in genes in brain areas most vulnerable to Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 2, 2016·5 min readLower Weight in Late Life May Increase Alzheimer’s RiskResearchers report a link between a lower BMI and greater deposits of amyloid plaques in older individuals.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 19, 2016·4 min readAlzheimer’s Tau Protein Spreads Through Brain Via Extracellular SpaceResearchers report tau proteins appear to spread through the brain via the extracellular space surrounding neurons.Read More
