Living near major roads linked to risk of dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and MS

Living near major roads or highways is linked to higher incidence of dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis (MS), suggests new research published this week in the journal Environmental Health . Researchers from the University of British Columbia…

Living near major roads linked to risk of dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and MS

Living near major roads or highways is linked to higher incidence of dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis (MS), suggests new research published this week in the journal Environmental Health . Researchers from the University of British Columbia…

New tool for investigating brain cells, Parkinson’s, and more

NMDARs (N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors) serve as valves on nerve cells, controlling the flow of electrical signals in the brain. This special group of receptors is suspect in many neurological diseases, including Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, stroke, and Parkinson’s. Biologists from Cold Spring Harbor…

New tool for investigating brain cells, Parkinson’s, and more

NMDARs (N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors) serve as valves on nerve cells, controlling the flow of electrical signals in the brain. This special group of receptors is suspect in many neurological diseases, including Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, stroke, and Parkinson’s. Biologists from Cold Spring Harbor…

New tool for investigating brain cells, Parkinson’s, and more

NMDARs (N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors) serve as valves on nerve cells, controlling the flow of electrical signals in the brain. This special group of receptors is suspect in many neurological diseases, including Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, stroke, and Parkinson’s. Biologists from Cold Spring Harbor…

Temple study first to show pharmacological chaperone therapy prevents Alzheimer’s in mice

(Philadelphia, PA) – Like pieces of tape that crumple, stick together, and can be turned into a ball, proteins that begin to lose their shape become sticky and tend to clump together. When this happens, rather than being transported to…

Antipsychotics associated with increased risk of head, brain injuries in persons with AD

The use of antipsychotics is associated with increased risks of head and brain injuries among persons with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland. The risk increase was highest at the initiation of antipsychotic…

Antipsychotics associated with increased risk of head, brain injuries in persons with AD

The use of antipsychotics is associated with increased risks of head and brain injuries among persons with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland. The risk increase was highest at the initiation of antipsychotic…

Antipsychotics associated with increased risk of head, brain injuries in persons with AD

The use of antipsychotics is associated with increased risks of head and brain injuries among persons with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland. The risk increase was highest at the initiation of antipsychotic…

Fred H. Gage receives the ISSCR Achievement Award

Skokie, IL–The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) will award its inaugural Achievement Award to Fred H. Gage, Ph.D., president of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and the Vi and John Adler Chair for Research on Age-Related Neurodegenerative…

Fred H. Gage receives the ISSCR Achievement Award

Skokie, IL–The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) will award its inaugural Achievement Award to Fred H. Gage, Ph.D., president of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and the Vi and John Adler Chair for Research on Age-Related Neurodegenerative…

Study to examine biomarkers, economic factors that may increase risk for cognitive decline

An image of your retina may help determine your risk for Alzheimer’s disease even before other symptoms are detectable. Iowa State researchers will use the retinal images, cognitive measurements and economic data to determine if this information can identify risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

Antipsychotic medications linked to brain injuries in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease

Use of antipsychotic medications was associated with an increased risk of head injuries in a study of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. The findings are published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society . The nationwide study of individuals in…

Antipsychotic medications linked to brain injuries in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease

Use of antipsychotic medications was associated with an increased risk of head injuries in a study of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. The findings are published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society . The nationwide study of individuals in…