FeaturedNeurology·February 15, 2018·5 min readPoor Fitness Linked to Weaker Brain Fiber and Higher Risk of DementiaUT Southwestern researchers shed light on the link between poor fitness and an increased risk of developing dementia. Researchers report a lower level of fitness is associated with faster deterioration of white matter fibers in the brain. The deterioration can result in cognitive decline and memory problems as a person ages.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 15, 2018·3 min readNot Being Aware of Memory Problems Predicts Onset of Alzheimer’sAccording to researchers, those at risk of developing Alzheimer's who lack awareness of their memory declining, have a threefold increased likelihood of developing dementia within two years.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 15, 2018·5 min readAlzheimer’s Drug Repairs Brain Damage After Alcohol Binges: Rat StudyResearchers report a drug used to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease may help to reverse memory and learning problems in teens who binge drink.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 15, 2018·4 min readAtlas of Brain Blood Vessels Provides Fresh Clues to Brain DiseasesResearchers have mapped cells that form the brain's blood vessels and blood brain barrier.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 14, 2018·5 min readEveryday Activities Associated with More Gray Matter in Brains of Older AdultsTaking part in everyday physical activities, such as housework or gardening, is associated with higher gray matter density in older people, researcher report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 14, 2018·3 min readResearchers Successfully Reverse Alzheimer’s Disease: Mouse StudyDepleting BACE1 completely reverses the formation of amyloid plaques and improves cognitive function in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 13, 2018·4 min readCongenital Heart Defects Linked to DementiaAccording to researchers, people with congenital heart defects have an increased risk of developing dementia later in life. Researchers report those born with congenital heart disease are 2.6 times more likely to develop dementia symptoms by the age of 65.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·February 10, 2018·4 min readGene Therapy Researchers Find Viral Barcode to Cross the Blood-Brain BarrierResearchers have identified structural 'footprints' that allow certain virus vectors reach the brain easily.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 10, 2018·2 min readBrain Stimulation Improves Word Recall in Severe EpilepsyStimulating specific regions of the brain can help to improve memory and word recall in those with severe epilepsy, a new Nature Communications study reports.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 9, 2018·6 min readGenes Associated With Glioblastoma Brain Cancer IdentifiedA new study describes glioblastoma specific gene co-expression relationships between a group of 22 genes.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 8, 2018·3 min readFirst Hybrid Nanotech Device Mimicking the Blood-Brain BarrierResearchers have use nanotechnology to develop a 1:1 scale model of the blood-brain barrier.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 7, 2018·3 min readDeep Brain Stimulation May Help Those With Multiple SclerosisA new study reports dTMS can help to reduce fatigue symptoms in those with multiple sclerosis.Read More