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Understanding and Treating the Cognitive Dysfunction of Down Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease
March 1, 2012 — Down syndrome (DS) is the most common genetic disorder in live born children arising as a consequence of a chromosomal abnormality. It occurs as a result of having three copies of chromosome 21, ... > full story -
Blockade of Learning and Memory Genes May Occur Early in Alzheimer's Disease: Treatable in Mice
February 29, 2012 — A repression of gene activity in the brain appears to be an early event affecting people with Alzheimer's disease, researchers have found. In mouse models of Alzheimer's disease, this epigenetic ... > full storyMore: -
Nanofiber Breakthrough Holds Promise for Medicine and Microprocessors
February 29, 2012 — A new method for creating nanofibers made of proteins promises to greatly improve drug delivery methods, aid in regenerating human tissue, and pave the way to an organic method of building nanofibers ... > full story -
Researchers Test Sugary Solution to Alzheimer's Disease
February 28, 2012 — Slowing or preventing the development of Alzheimer's disease, a fatal brain condition expected to hit one in 85 people globally by 2050, may be as simple as ensuring a brain protein's sugar levels ... > full story -
Low Levels of Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Cause Memory Problems
February 27, 2012 — A diet lacking in omega-3 fatty acids, nutrients commonly found in fish, may cause your brain to age faster and lose some of its memory and thinking abilities, according to a new study. Omega-3 fatty ... > full story -
Understanding Brain Performance: People Who Take Ritalin Are Far More Aware of Their Mistakes
February 27, 2012 — Researchers have investigated how the brain monitors ongoing behavior for performance errors – specifically failures of impulse control. People who take Ritalin are far more aware of their ... > full story -
Dental Pulp Stem Cells Transformed by 'Bad Breath’ Chemical
February 26, 2012 — Japanese scientists have found that the odorous compound responsible for halitosis – otherwise known as bad breath – is ideal for harvesting stem cells taken from human dental ... > full story -
Neurotoxins in Shark Fins: A Human Health Concern
February 23, 2012 — Sharks are among the most threatened of marine species worldwide due to unsustainable overfishing. They are primarily killed for their fins to fuel the growing demand for shark fin soup, which is an ... > full story -
Toxins from Diseased Brain Cells Make Diseases of the Brain Even Worse
February 22, 2012 — Sometimes our immune defense attacks our own cells. When this happens in the brain we see neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. But if the the immune ... > full story -
3-D Microscopy to Aid in Cell Analysis
February 17, 2012 — The understanding of diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's is set to take a step forward following groundbreaking technology which will enable cell analysis using automated 3D ... > full story
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