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Exercise may protect against neurodegenerative diseases

Posted in Science on 21st Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller

Exercise may protect aging brains against the neurodegenerative diseases resulting from energy-depleting stress caused by neurotoxins.

Failing Sense of Smell Might Be Alzheimer's Warning

Posted in Science on 18th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller

As the ability to identify odors goes, so does mental ability, researchers say.

Reprogramming neurons and rewiring the brain

Posted in Science on 17th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller

A new way to fix defective neural communication in psychiatric and neurodevelopmental diseases, such as schizophrenia and autism.

Experimental drug targeting Alzheimer's disease shows anti-aging effects

Posted in Medicine on 14th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller

"If proven safe and effective for Alzheimer's, the anti-aging effect of J147 would be a benefit". The team aims to begin human trials next year.

Eating sweet food forms memories that may control eating habits

Posted in Science on 14th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller

Neurons in the dorsal hippocampus, the part of the brain that is critical for episodic memory, are activated by consuming sweets.