Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Could a busier social life be a very early sign of Alzheimer's?

Many experts believe that social isolation is a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. But a new study, led by UC San Francisco and Boston University, examined the social habits and genetic data of half a million Britons whose ...

Genetics

New study decodes genetic influences on brain structure

A research team has identified genetic factors that influence the shape of subcortical brain regions—far beyond volume measurements. The results could open up new approaches for the early detection of neurological and mental ...

Genetics

Key mechanism that leads to high blood pressure uncovered

When someone has high blood pressure, or hypertension, it results in changes to the walls of their blood vessels. This process is known as arterial or vascular remodeling, which is driven by smooth muscle cells in the blood ...

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