
Molecular Trigger for Alzheimer's Disease Identified
Researchers have pinpointed
a catalytic trigger for the
onset of Alzheimer's disease
-- when the fundamental
structure of a protein
molecule changes to cause a
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Brain Rewires Itself After Damage or Injury, Life Scientists Discover
The brain forms complex new
circuits after damage to
compensate for lost
function, often far from the
damaged region, life
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New Drug Reverses Memory Deficits and Slows Alzheimer's in Mice
A drug known as J147
reverses memory deficits and
slows Alzheimer's disease in
aged mice following
short-term treatment. The
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Brain Diseases Affecting More People and Starting Earlier Than Ever Before
Scientists have found that
the sharp rise of dementia
and other neurological
deaths in people under 74
cannot be put down to the
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Mediterranean Diet Seems to Boost Aging Brain Power
May 20, 2013 A Mediterranean diet with added extra virgin olive oil or mixed nuts seems to improve the brain power of older people better than advising them to follow a low-fat diet, according to new ... > full story -
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Sleep Apnea Linked to Alzheimer's
May 19, 2013 A new study looking at sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and markers for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) risk in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and neuroimaging adds to the growing body of research linking ... > full story -
Individuals Who Drink Heavily and Smoke May Show 'Early Aging' of the Brain
May 18, 2013 Alcohol treatment interventions work best when patients understand and are actively involved in the process. A first-of-its-kind study looks at the interactive effects of smoking status and age on ... > full story -
Alzheimer's Markers Predict Start of Mental Decline
May 14, 2013 Using long-term patient data, scientists have found that many of the biomarkers for Alzheimer’s identified in recent years can help accurately predict the start of full-blown disease years in ... > full story -
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Cancer Drug Prevents Build-Up of Toxic Brain Protein
May 10, 2013 Researchers have used tiny doses of a leukemia drug to halt accumulation of toxic proteins in the brains of mice. They say their study offers a unique and exciting strategy to treat neurodegenerative ... > full story -
Patients Should Have Right to Control Genomic Health Information, Experts Say
May 9, 2013 Doctors should not have the right or responsibility to force-feed their patients with genomic information about their future health risks, according to bioethicists. They write in response to ... > full story -
Missing Link in Signals Contributes to Neurodegeneration
May 8, 2013 In many neurodegenerative diseases the neurons of the brain are over-stimulated and this leads to their destruction. After many failed attempts and much scepticism this process was finally shown last ... > full story -
Turning Alzheimer's Fuzzy Signals Into High Definition
May 7, 2013 Scientists have discovered that cholinesterase inhibitors allow signals to enter the brain with less background noise. And the drugs work in the sensory cortices, not the more sophisticated ... > full story -
Older Adults' Memory Lapses Linked to Problems Processing Everyday Events
May 7, 2013 Some memory problems common to older adults may stem from an inability to segment daily life into discrete experiences, according to a new ... > full story -
Using Anticholinergics for as Few as 60 Days Causes Memory Problems in Older Adults
May 7, 2013 Research on medications commonly taken by older adults has found that drugs with strong anticholinergic effects cause cognitive impairment when taken continuously for as few as 60 days. A similar ... > full story
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