Forget Me Not
One hundred years ago, when Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) was even more of a mystery than it is now, amyloid protein aggregates were described as black spots that showed up on brain slices after autopsy....
View Article“Could I ask everyone to please take their seat? The Memory Ensemble will...
If I told you that a theater company and a medical school collaborated to produce one of the best plays of the year, would you believe me? Probably not, because this is not the case. However, this...
View ArticleThe Cost of Dementia
stLight.options({publisher:'0b9142ea-42f7-4b62-947d-dd7654ef4f2d'}); When a neuroscientist is asked about Alzheimer’s research, some of the first things that may come to mind are genetic...
View ArticleA Peek at Parkinson’s: What’s New for the Old?
Firstly, Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a motor disorder that affects dopaminergic neurons of the brain, which are necessary in the coordination of movement. Onset is usually around age 60, starting with...
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The Effects of Stress on Memory Loss
Stressed out? You may be at a higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease. You’re probably wondering to yourself how that is possible. Highly intelligent people who use their brains all of the time, like...
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Why do we need sleep?
We know from everyday life that, at some point, we need to sleep. In fact, extended sleep deprivation can lead to death. Despite the amount of sleep research that has been conducted, none have been...
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New Blood Test Can Predict Alzheimer’s Disease
For years doctors have been able to detect the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease through scans, lumbar punctures, and genetic testing. While these methods can be painful or expensive, a new blood...
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