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Green tea compounds may stave off OSA-related brain deficits
Compounds in green tea may protect against neurological damage from obstructive sleep apnea, according to a new study on rats. ANI
Non-human primates vital for neuroscience research
Monkeys have long been used as an alternative to humans for various experimental studies, and now a new review has backed the concept by claiming that non-human primates will continue to be a significant, if small, part of neuroscience research. ANI
Family genome analysis pinpoints likely causative gene for Alzheimers
Analysis of the genetic profile of two large Georgia families with high rates of late-onset Alzheimers disease has led to the discovery of a gene, called TRPC4AP, that may cause the disease. ANI
Family genome analysis pinpoints likely causative gene for Alzheimers
Analysis of the genetic profile of two large Georgia families with high rates of late-onset Alzheimers disease has led to the discovery of a gene, called TRPC4AP, that may cause the disease. ANI
Family genome analysis pinpoints likely causative gene for Alzheimers
Analysis of the genetic profile of two large Georgia families with high rates of late-onset Alzheimers disease has led to the discovery of a gene, called TRPC4AP, that may cause the disease. ANI
Family genome analysis pinpoints likely causative gene for Alzheimers
Analysis of the genetic profile of two large Georgia families with high rates of late-onset Alzheimers disease has led to the discovery of a gene, called TRPC4AP, that may cause the disease. ANI
Evidence of Alzheimers-like brain tangles in nonhuman primates found
Researchers at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center, Emory University, have discovered the first conclusive evidence of Alzheimers-like neurofibrillary brain tangles in an aged nonhuman primate. ANI
Architecture for fundamental processes of life discovered
Scientists at the Université de Montréal have completed a large survey of the network of protein complexes that orchestrate the primary processes of life. ANI
Scientists create 3-D image of Alzheimers amyloids
American and German researchers have created a stunning three-dimensional picture showing how protein clumps found in the brains of Alzheimers patients appear. ANI
Anti-inflammatory drugs dont prevent memory loss in older adults
A new study has shown that anti-inflammatory drugs naproxen and celecoxib may not improve cognitive function in older adults with a family history of Alzheimers disease. ANI
Why we cant seem to forget traumatic events
Emotional memories of a traumatic episode in life often persist in our minds. Now, researchers from Switzerland claim that they have identified the molecular bases behind these strong memories. ANI
Researchers discover how an antibiotic reduces neuronal cell death in brain
Researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University have reported the discovery of a mechanism explaining how an antibiotic works to modulate the activity of a neurotransmitter that regulates brain functions. ANI
Scientists discover enzyme that may contribute to schizophrenia
A new study on mice has found that the lack of an enzyme that contributes to Alzheimers disease can result in the development of a number of schizophrenia-like behaviours. ANI
Capital Gold Group, Inc. Donates Solid Gold to Charity Event Benefiting USS Ronald Reagan Sailors
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Potential target for Alzheimers identified
Researchers at the Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease (GIND) have identified a potential target for Alzheimers disease. ANI
Obesity may boost dementia risk by up to 80%
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have found that being obese can increase the risk of Alzheimers disease by as much as 80 per cent. ANI
Regular ibuprofen use linked to decreased Alzheimers risk
Individuals who use ibuprofen and other drugs commonly used for aches and pains, regularly for a number of years may be less likely to develop Alzheimers disease, according to a new study. ANI
Short arms and legs may boost dementia risk
People with short arms and legs are at an increased risk of developing dementia in later life, says a new study. ANI
Why diabetics have an increased Alzheimers risk
Scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies say that they have probably unearthed the reason as to why diabetic individuals have a significantly higher risk of developing Alzheimers disease. ANI
New drug discovery tool for Alzheimers disease unveiled
Researchers at Sirenade Pharmaceuticals AG in Munich, Germany, have discovered a new drug discovery tool for Alzheimers disease. ANI
Following a Good Start to the Year Shire Reaffirms Full Year 2008 Financial Guidance
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Amkor Pharma, Inc. Completes All Clinical Activities for its Phase I Study of Neu2000KL for Treatment of Acute Brain Injury
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A Florida-based researcher of Indian origin has found that heavy drinkers and heavy smokers are more likely to develop Alzheimers disease early than those who do not drink or smoke heavily. ANIHaving a big brain may protect you from memory loss
The bigger your brain is, the lesser you are prone to memory loss, says a new study stating that people having a larger hippocampus, a part of the brain, have sharp memories despite having Alzheimers plaques. ANIStem cell breakthrough offers new treatments for diabetes
Scientists at the University of Manchester have made a breakthrough in the fight against diabetes, by discovering a new technique for turning embryonic stem cells into insulin-producing pancreatic tissue. ANI
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