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New perspective needed for role of major Alzheimer's gene

(Medical Xpress)—Scientists' picture of how a gene strongly linked to Alzheimer's disease harms the brain may have to be revised, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found.

Medical research created May 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Neural codes for memory implants

(Medical Xpress)—The ability to short-circuit debilitating tremors in disease states with implantable stimulators is nothing short of remarkable. The same can be said for cochlear prosthetics which restore ...

Neuroscience created Apr 24, 2013 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (8) | comments 5 | with audio podcast report

Study finds late-life depression associated with increased risk for dementia

(Medical Xpress)—Late-life depression is associated with an increased risk for all-cause dementia, Alzheimer's disease and, most predominantly, vascular dementia, according to the results of a new meta-analysis published ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 02, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0