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...