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Vaccine that targets Alzheimers protein, human trials in two to three years

Posted in Medicine on 15th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

The Alzheimers vaccine may be tested on humans within the next two to three years with US Government funding.

Allen Brain Observatory launched

Posted in Science on 14th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

The Allen Institute is known for its comprehensive brain atlases, high-quality data sets revealing where genes are expressed and how cells and connections are arranged.

How to detect early signs of Alzheimers with a simple eye exam before symptoms

Posted in Medicine on 14th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

A new technology that can detect signs of Alzheimers before the symptoms, early enough to give drugs a chance to work.

New immunotherapy combo effectively treats advanced brain cancer in pre-clinical models

Posted in Medicine on 12th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

A combination treatment, which involves a vaccine activating an immune response against brain cancer.

Do-It-Yourself Brain Stimulation Could Result In Altered Brain Functions

Posted in Medicine on 10th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller

tDCS brain stimulation is used for cognitive enhancement and to help anxiety or depression. These devices may do more harm than good.