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·October 4, 2018·4 min read

AI Could Predict Cognitive Decline Leading to Alzheimer’s

Researchers have developed a new machine learning algorithm that can make accurate predictions about cognitive decline leading to Alzheimer's. The algorithm, researchers say, may help doctors stream people onto a preventative path and offer treatment sooner.

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·October 4, 2018·4 min read

Genetic Mutation Makes it Hard to Quit Smoking

Finding it difficult to quit smoking? Your genes may be to blame. Researchers discover genetic mutations play a key role in nicotine relapse.

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·October 4, 2018·5 min read

Childhood Poverty May Have Lasting Effects on Cognitive Skills in Old Age

A new study reports on the detrimental impact childhood poverty has on cognition later in life. Researchers say those who grew up socially or economically disadvantaged are more likely to score lower on cognitive tests later in life.

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·October 4, 2018·6 min read

Pyramid Shaped Neurons Provide Algorithm for Us to Recognize and Categorize Food

Researchers report pyramidal neurons in the basolateral amygdala help us to recognize and categorize foods.

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·October 4, 2018·4 min read

Daytime Naps Help Us Acquire Information Not Consciously Perceived

Researchers report an afternoon nap can help us to process unconscious information and enhance cognition.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 4, 2018·6 min read

Periodontal Disease Bacteria May Kick Start Alzheimer’s

A new mouse study reveals long term exposure to bacteria associated with periodontal disease causes neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration, leading to similar effects of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report periodontal disease may be an initiator of Alzheimer's.

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·October 3, 2018·5 min read

Connection Between Cognitive Function and Diet

A new study reports the Ketogenic diet can help to improve cognition. The study reports the Ketogenic diet can help improve balance in the gut microbiome, lower blood glucose levels and increase the processes that help to clear amyloid beta from the brain.

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·October 3, 2018·4 min read

Reading is a Team Lift As Different Brain Parts Work Together to Predict Proficiency

Researchers report the extent sensory specific parts of the brain connect functionally as a network during child development can help to predict their reading proficiency.

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·October 3, 2018·5 min read

Teen Cannabis Use Not Without Risk to Cognitive Development

A new study reports the lasting effects of teen cannabis use can be observed on important cognitive function and appears to have a more pronounced effect than alcohol use on neurodevelopment.