Alzheimer’s

Enriched blood cells preserve cognition in mice with features of Alzheimer's disease

Posted in Medicine on 8th Jul, 2015
by Alex Muller

The study showed measurable benefits in mice, a step toward further testing of these powerful strategies in humans.

Hope for Alzheimer's treatment as researchers find licensed drugs halt brain degeneration

Posted in Medicine on 30th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller

Studies show existing medicines could help restore protein production in brain and prevent memory loss, speeding up the search for a cure.

Blood chemical predicts brain decline

Posted in Medicine on 18th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller

Scientists have discovered a chemical in blood that indicates whether people will have declining brain function.

It's in your blood: Links found between blood type and risk of cognitive decline

Posted in Medicine on 9th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller

A study has revealed blood types play a role in the development of the nervous system and may cause a higher risk of cognitive decline.

Alzheimer's origins tied to rise of human intelligence

Posted in Medicine on 24th May, 2015
by Alex Muller

Factors that drove the evolution of intellectual capacity are also implicated in the memory disorder.