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A new way to study HIV's impact on the brain
on March 27, 2020 at 9:04 pm
Using a newly developed laboratory model of three types of brain cells, scientists reveal how HIV infection -- as well as the drugs that treat it -- can take a toll on the central nervous system.
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An aspirin a day does not keep dementia at bay
on March 25, 2020 at 8:11 pm
Taking a low-dose aspirin once a day does not reduce the risk of thinking and memory problems caused by mild cognitive impairment or probable Alzheimer's disease, nor does it slow the rate of cognitive decline, according to a large study.
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An aspirin a day does not keep dementia at bay
on March 25, 2020 at 8:11 pm
Taking a low-dose aspirin once a day does not reduce the risk of thinking and memory problems caused by mild cognitive impairment or probable Alzheimer's disease, nor does it slow the rate of cognitive decline, according to a large study.
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New brain disorder discovery
on March 20, 2020 at 2:16 pm
A study has uncovered a new neurodegenerative disorder in which children experience developmental regression and severe epilepsy.
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Researchers find key to keep working memory working
on March 19, 2020 at 4:52 pm
Working memory, the ability to hold a thought in mind even through distraction, is the foundation of abstract reasoning and a defining characteristic of the human brain. It is also impaired in disorders such as schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease. Now researchers have found a key molecule that helps neurons maintain information in working memory, which could lead to potential treatments for neurocognitive disorders.
