Findings may help to shed light on how Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases develop. Read More
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According to researchers, socially contagious itching may be hard wired in the brain. Read More
People suffering from chronic itching as a result of a condition called chronic idiopathic pruritus found some symptom relief after taking a drug designed to treat rheumatoid arthritis, researchers report. Read More
A new study published in brain reveals that just one night of sleep disruption causes an increase in amyloid beta in the brains of healthy, middle aged people. A full week of sleep disturbances leads to a build up of Tau, another protein associated with Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. The study sheds light on why poor sleep has previously been associated with the development of Alzheimer's and other dementias. Read More
Researchers use CRISPR gene editing technology to target GABA receptors in order to help treat mood disorders. Read More
WUSTL researchers report viruses such as West Nile and Zika can kill neurons in the gut, disrupting bowel movements and causing intestinal blockages. Read More
According to researchers, a new neuroimaging system, called fcMRI, can detect subtle differences in how individual brains are wired. The new system may help to distinguish between those at risk of developing neurological and psychiatric disorders, as well as track the progression of diseases. Read More
Researchers reveal ultra slow waves of brain activity are linked directly to our state of consciousness. Read More
A new psychological model suggests change detection plays a key role in how we construct reality. Read More
Researchers from WUSTL have identified a compound that targets APOE in mouse brains and which protects against Alzheimer's disease. The APOE4 genetic variant increases the risk of people developing Alzheimer's disease. The findings offer new possible avenues of treating the disease in humans. Read More
Researchers have developed a new imaging compound that can detect amyloid clumps more effectively than compounds currently in use. Read More
A new study suggests blocking estrogen may help preserve eyesight in girls with NF1. Read More
