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·August 26, 2015·4 min read

Awareness of Memory Loss Can Decline Up To Three Years Before Alzheimer’s Onset

A new study reports people may lose awareness of their memory loss almost three years prior to Alzheimer's disease setting in.

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·August 26, 2015·4 min read

Tuning of Timing in Auditory Axons

Researchers discover the axons of auditory neurons which respond to low and high frequency sounds differ in morphology. These variations correlate with differences in the speed of signal conduction.

This shows neurons created from an ALS patient.

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·August 26, 2015·6 min read

RNA Blocked Pathways May Initiate ALS and Dementia

According to new research, the C9orf72 mutation causes long strands of RNA to block specific pathways which usually move proteins into a cell's nucleus.

This image shows stem cell colonies starting to transform into neurons under optical control.

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·August 26, 2015·5 min read

Controlling Embryonic Stem Cell Differentiation with Optogenetics

According to a new study, using an optogenetic technique, researchers have been able to control embryonic stem cell differentiation, enabling them to be transformed into neurons.

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·August 26, 2015·4 min read

Automated Speech Analysis Program Can Identify People at Risk for Psychosis

Computerized speech analysis provides a more accurate classification than clinical ratings for teens at risk of developing psychosis, a new study reports.

This diagram explains the synthesis of Vitamin D.

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·August 25, 2015·4 min read

Lower Vitamin D Levels Associated with Higher Risk of Multiple Sclerosis

According to a new study, genetic findings support observational evidence that lower vitamin D levels are associated with increased risk of multiple sclerosis.

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·August 25, 2015·3 min read

Potential Link Between Throat Microbiomes and Schizophrenia

Researchers discover an association between microbes, such as lactic-acid bacteria and schizophrenia.

This shows how AB lands on the fake cell membrane.

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·August 25, 2015·4 min read

Lighting Up the Dark Secrets of Alzheimer’s Disease

Raman spectroscopy techniques allows researchers to take a closer look at the elusive amyloid beta.

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·August 25, 2015·3 min read

Inheriting Trauma: Holocaust Survivors Pass Trauma to Their Children’s Genes

A new study reports preconception trauma can result in the transmission of epigenetic changes from the parent to children.

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·August 25, 2015·3 min read

Measuring Eye Pigment Could Offer a Potential Biomarker for Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers investigate the link between cognitive function and levels of a vital eye pigment linked to diet.

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·August 25, 2015·6 min read

Omega 3 Supplements Do Not Slow Cognitive Decline, Study Reports

A new study reports the dietary supplement Omega 3 does not slow cognitive decline in older people, especially if they already have preexisting cognitive problems.