Alzheimer's, Other Neurodegenerative Disorders Can Turn People into Criminals

Alzheimer's, Other Neurodegenerative Disorders Can Turn People into Criminals

Study finds neurodegenerative disorders can lead to criminal behavior by affecting key neural structures in the brain

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 14th, 2014
Toying with Protein in the Brain Could Have Us All Become Geniuses

Toying with Protein in the Brain Could Have Us All Become Geniuses

Scientists zoom in on protein that limits brain power, say removing it translates into memory formation and recall

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 29th, 2014
Turmeric, One of the Spices in Curry, Encourages Brain Cells Growth

Turmeric, One of the Spices in Curry, Encourages Brain Cells Growth

Experiments carried out on lab rats indicate it might be possible to use turmeric to treat various brain conditions

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 20th, 2014
Easy-Peasy Test Promises to Detect Alzheimer's Before Dementia Sets In

Easy-Peasy Test Promises to Detect Alzheimer's Before Dementia Sets In

The test boils down to assessing a person's visual-spatial and cognitive-motor skills, researchers explain

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 9th, 2014
Cool Gene Slows Aging, Might Be the Long Sought-After Fountain of Youth

Cool Gene Slows Aging, Might Be the Long Sought-After Fountain of Youth

The gene's ability to slow the aging process has until now only been documented in flies

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 28th, 2014
Marijuana Could Be Used to Slow, Even Halt the Progression of Alzheimer's

Marijuana Could Be Used to Slow, Even Halt the Progression of Alzheimer's

Study finds compound in marijuana might promote brain health in Alzheimer's patients

Alzheimer's Progression Slowed Down by Arthritis Drug

Alzheimer's Progression Slowed Down by Arthritis Drug

The drug, Etanercept, has recently been tested by University of Southampton researchers

Scientists Erase, Then Reactivate Memories in Rats

Scientists Erase, Then Reactivate Memories in Rats

The rodents' memory was toyed with by stimulating connections in the brain

“Sticky” Synapses Might Be to Blame for Poor Learning Ability

“Sticky” Synapses Might Be to Blame for Poor Learning Ability

Study finds evidence synapses that are too strong hinder learning, adaptability

Study Finds Why Particular Alzheimer's Disease Affects Women More

Study Finds Why Particular Alzheimer's Disease Affects Women More

A certain gene may be one of the underlying causes here

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  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 20th, 2014
Researchers Call for New Criteria in Diagnosing Alzheimer's

Researchers Call for New Criteria in Diagnosing Alzheimer's

Doctors should focus more on the earliest signs of the disease

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  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 19th, 2014
Highly-Evolved Brain Circuits Responsible for Triggering Alzheimer's

Highly-Evolved Brain Circuits Responsible for Triggering Alzheimer's

Yale researchers made the discovery in a new scientific study

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  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 10th, 2014
Blood Test Identifies Biomarkers That May Lead to Alzheimer's

Blood Test Identifies Biomarkers That May Lead to Alzheimer's

The early-detection methods could save millions of dollars yearly

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  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 3rd, 2014
How to Recognize the Earliest Signs of Dementia in Yourself

How to Recognize the Earliest Signs of Dementia in Yourself

Losing your sense of smell is an early indicator, researchers argue

Two Genetic Mutations Underlie Familial Alzheimer's

Two Genetic Mutations Underlie Familial Alzheimer's

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

Preserved Brain Tissue Converted into Stem Cells

Preserved Brain Tissue Converted into Stem Cells

Researchers take new step in addressing brain damage

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  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 28th, 2013
Concussions May Promote the Development of Alzheimer's

Concussions May Promote the Development of Alzheimer's

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

 
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