New Rat Model Could Uncover Important Answers in Alzheimer’s Research
Summary: Researchers have developed a new rat model of Alzheimer’s disease that can be used to study the accumulation of amyloid plaques....
44 Genetic Risk Factors for Major Depression Identified
Summary: Researchers have identified 44 genetic risk factors for major depressive disorder. 30 of the variants are newly discovered. The...
Loss of Brain Synchrony May Explain Working Memory Limits
Summary: Trying to retain too much information in our working memory can lead to a breakdown in communication between areas of the brain...
Lack of Sleep May Be Linked to Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s
Summary: A new study reveals sleep deprivation can lead to an immediate increase in amyloid beta. Source: NIH/NIAAA. Losing just one...
Alzheimer’s Plaque Affects Different Brain Cells Differently
Summary: Alzheimer’s linked protein, amyloid beta, appears to do very little harm to glial cells, at least in fruit flies, researchers...
Genes that May Trigger Depression Identified
Summary: A new Nature Communications study reveals 80 newly identified genes that may be linked to an increased risk of developing major...
Brain Activity Study Offers Potential Insight into Alzheimer’s Disease
Summary: A new study may provide key insights into the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers report people with higher...
Brain Activity at Rest Provides Clue to Intelligence
Summary: A new study reports our level of brain activity while at rest is linked to our ability to perform well in cognitive tests....
High Resolution Brain Imaging Provides Clues to Age Related Memory Loss
Summary: The decline of signalling in the anterolateral entorhinal cortex has been linked to memory loss associated with aging, a new...
The Learning Brain is Less Flexible Than We Thought
Summary: According to researchers, when learning a new task, the brain is less flexible than previously believed. Source: Carnegie Mellon...