Testing Alzheimer’s drugs on reprogrammed neurons
Researchers used skin cells from 2 people with a familial form of Alzheimer’s to produce stem cells in order to test drugs....
read moreStudy finds link between concussions and Alzheimer’s
A new study published in “Neurology”found a link between losing consciousness due to a concussion and a build-up of plaques in the brain....
read morePCC more active when brain needs help
The region of the brain attacked by Alzheimer’s links learning and rewards. A Duke grad student has discovered that the PCC (posterior cingulated cortex) is more active when the brain needs extra help. Quiet during the brain’s peak performance,...
read moreNew technology regenerates functional neurons
Scientists have developed a technology to regenerate functional neurons after brain injury and Alzheimer’s. Using glial cells, scientists have regenerated healthy, functional neurons. This technology could eventually help people with TBIs, stroke, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, etc. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131219130740.htm...
read moreAlzheimer’s risk for older adults is declining
With Alzheimer’s in the news so often, it’s hard to believe that we’re less likely to experience Alzheimer’s and dementia than we were 20 years ago. In addition, it appears that those who do, may be developing it later...
read morePossible molecular link between Alzheimer’s and head injury...
A study from the University of Cambridge (UK) demonstrated that minuscule pieces of proteins linked to Alzheimer’s can be the catalyst for the onset and spread of the disease. It’s possible that a head injury could jump-start the release...
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