Alzheimer’s linked to faulty cellular “garbage disposal”...
There’s evidence that lysosomes, which are designed to digest and dispose of cellular garbage, may contribute to Alzheimer’s when they’re not working properly....
read moreFemale stroke victims may benefit from uric acid
There’s evidence that 42% of women who have suffered a stroke and were treated with uric acid had little to no disability (vs. 29% treated with placebo)....
read moreAlzheimer’s traits vary by race
There’s new evidence that the pathologies and changes associated with Alzheimer’s may vary by race....
read moreBiological test may identify future literacy struggles
A study of preliterate children has found that those whose brains inefficiently process speech against a background of noise are more likely than their peers to have trouble with language development and reading when they get to school....
read moreA sniff test may lead to early autism diagnosis
A new study has found that children with autism sniff the same way regardless of whether presented with a good or bad odor....
read moreMidlife changes in spinal fluid may predict Alzheimer’s
Researchers found that people between 45 and 54 who had decreases in cerebrospinal beta-amyloid 42 were more likely to have brain plaques later....
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