Category: Alzheimer’s / Dementia

A new study reveals a mechanism linking the pesticide DDT to Alzheimer’s disease.

Researchers have made a surprising discovery linking Delta/Notch signaling in subperineurial glia (SPG) to the regulation of nerve ensheathment and neurotransmitter release at the Drosophila

A novel peptide augments the brain’s natural mechanism to help prevent seizures and protect neurons in research models of both Alzheimer’s and epilepsy, scientists report.

Leisure activities, such as reading a book, doing yoga and spending time with family and friends, may help lower the risk of dementia, according to

Researchers have discovered that the electrical stimulation of the eye surface can alleviate depression-like symptoms and improve cognitive function in animal models.