Cancer Cells Have “Unsettling” Ability to Hijack the Brain’s Nerves
The startling discovery could open up avenues for treating some aggressive tumors
The startling discovery could open up avenues for treating some aggressive tumors
The brain deals with viewing two images simultaneously in a distinctive way
Diagnoses could be made of individuals with AD pathology years before the first symptoms
Numerous reports documenting lucid moments at the end of life spur Alzheimer’s researchers to explore the phenomenon
Research suggests that the family of hormones has a crucial role in the hippocampus
Evidence suggests that such abnormal electrical activity may occur much earlier than signs of memory loss
Researchers are still optimistic about finding disease-altering medicines—just not anytime soon
Genes in the humble C. elegans also turn up in autism, schizophrenia and other human disorders
Shutting down an inflammatory molecule could potentially provide treatment days after onset
Rescue proteins could rid cell of toxic alpha-synuclein aggregates
New study suggests that early screening may benefit some children
Blocking an immune-related molecule lodged in blood vessels stops memory loss
Experts caution that addressing lingering questions will require more research.
A new algorithm accurately identified more than 90 percent of people who would advance to an Alzheimer’s diagnosis in about six years
Could a better nighttime rest help delay the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease?
Do what you love: the nonagenarian showed no signs of slowing down from a nearly seven-day-a-week work schedule
The anesthetic-cum-party drug restores the ability to make connections among brain cells
Discovery of odorous markers for neurodegenerative disease
Researchers are unraveling the psychological reasons why some people relentlessly self-diagnose themselves online for hours a day
Brief but intensive treatments are proving to be effective for many anxiety disorders
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