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Molecule clears Alzheimer's plaques

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

A molecule can clear Alzheimer's plaques from the brains of mice and improve learning and memory, Korean scientists have found in early tests.

Possible biochemical mechanism underlying long-term memories identified

Posted in Science on 7th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller

Why do some of our memories fade away, while others last forever? Now scientists have identified a possible biochemical mechanism.

For Cocaine Addicts, Treatment with Magnets May Stop Craving

Posted in Medicine on 6th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller

Can magnetic stimulation of the brain shake drug addicts out of their habit?

A breakdown product of aspirin blocks cell death associated with neurodegenerative diseases

Posted in Medicine on 1st Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller

A component of aspirin binds to an enzyme called GAPDH, which is believed to play a major role in neurodegenerative diseases.

Alzheimer's: newly identified molecular mechanism could lead to treatment

Posted in Medicine on 27th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller

Researchers have found how brain cell connections are destroyed in early stages of the disease.