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New Drug Reverses Loss of Brain Connections in Alzheimer's
The first experimental drug
to boost brain synapses lost
in Alzheimer's disease has
been developed by
researchers. The drug,
called NitroMemantine,
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Stress Test and Brain Scans Pinpoint Two Distinct Forms of Gulf War Illness
New research suggests that
Gulf War illness may have
two distinct forms depending
on which brain regions have
atrophied. In a study of
... > full story
Sleep Mechanism Identified That Plays Role in Emotional Memory
Sleep researchers have
identified the sleep
mechanism that enables the
brain to consolidate
emotional memory and found
... > full story
Commonly Prescribed Drugs May Influence the Onset and Progression of Alzheimer's Disease
Multiple drug classes
commonly prescribed for
common medical conditions
are capable of influencing
the onset and progression of
... > full story
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New Alzheimer's Research Suggests Possible Cause: Interaction of Proteins in Brain
June 19, 2013 — For years, Alzheimer's researchers have focused on two proteins that accumulate in the brains of people with Alzheimer's and may contribute to the disease: Plaques made up of the protein ... > full story -
Diet May Affect Alzheimer's Disease Risk
June 17, 2013 — The lipidation states (or modifications) in certain proteins in the brain that are related to the development of Alzheimer disease appear to differ depending on genotype and cognitive diseases, and ... > full story -
Obesity Leads to Brain Inflammation, and Low Testosterone Makes It Worse
June 17, 2013 — Low testosterone worsens the harmful effects of obesity in the nervous system, a new study in mice ... > full story -
Blocking Overactive Receptor in Alzheimer's Recovers Memory Loss and More, Mouse Study Suggests
June 17, 2013 — A new study shows that memory pathology in older mice with Alzheimer's disease can be reversed with ... > full story -
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Testing Method Promising for Spinal Cord Injuries, Multiple Sclerosis
June 14, 2013 — A medical test previously developed to measure a toxin found in tobacco smokers has been adapted to measure the same toxin in people suffering from spinal cord injuries and multiple sclerosis, ... > full story -
Culprit Implicated in Neurodegenerative Diseases Also Critical for Normal Cells
June 13, 2013 — The propensity of proteins to stick together in large clumps -- termed "protein aggregation" -- is the culprit behind a variety of conditions including Huntington's and Alzheimer's. With this ... > full story -
A Peptide to Protect Brain Function
June 13, 2013 — Medical researchers have developed a new peptide, called NAP or Davunetide, that has the capacity to both protect and restore critical cell functions in the brain. Her findings indicate that NAP ... > full story -
Alzheimer's Brain Change Measured in Humans
June 12, 2013 — Scientists have measured a significant and potentially pivotal difference between the brains of patients with an inherited form of Alzheimer's disease and healthy family members who do not carry a ... > full story -
Scientists Map Process by Which Brain Cells Form Long-Term Memories
June 9, 2013 — Scientists have deciphered how a protein called Arc regulates the activity of neurons -- providing much-needed clues into the brain's ability to form long-lasting memories. These findings also offer ... > full story -
New Cause of Life-Threatening Disease Identified
June 8, 2013 — Researchers have just published findings that explain a previously unknown mechanism used by cells to communicate with one another. The research significantly contributes to understanding why some ... > full story
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