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Blocking Overactive Receptor in Alzheimer’s Recovers Memory Loss and More

Neuroscience News — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:21:36 +0000

Researchers show memory pathology in older mice can be reversed by blocking the activity of a specific receptor in the brain. Blocking the B1R receptor helps recover memory and cerebrovascular function.

Psychiatric Disorders Linked to a Protein Involved in the Formation of Long-Term Memories

Neuroscience News — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:53:42 +0000

Researchers have discovered a neural pathway in which the brain controls a specific molecule, connected to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia which is also critical to the formation of long term memory.

Researchers Develop Novel Drug That Reverses Loss of Brain Connections in Models of Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience News — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:19:26 +0000

Researchers have developed an experimental drug, NitroMemantine, to boost brain synapses lost in Alzheimer's disease. The drug stops the destructive cascade of brain changes which destroy connections between neurons that leads to memory loss and cognitive decline.

Artificial Sweetener a Potential Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease

Neuroscience News — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:01:50 +0000

Researchers have discovered Mannitol, a sugar alcohol commonly found in sugar-free gum and candy, prevents clumps of the protein α-synuclein from building in the brain. This build of this protein is characteristic of Parkinson's disease. The finding could provide potential treatment options for this and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Quality of Waking Hours Determines Ease of Falling Asleep

Neuroscience News — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:34:09 +0000

Researchers identify two proteins linked to alertness and the sleep-wake balance. Additionally, the study showed that the quality of wakefulness affects how quickly a mammal falls asleep.

Rare Genomic Mutations Found in Ten Families with Early-Onset, Familial Alzheimer’s Disease

Neuroscience News — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:05:37 +0000

A new study uncovers unique changes in DNA structure in genes important to neuronal function in relatives with early onset, familial Alzheimer's disease.

Researchers Design Variant of Main Painkiller Receptor

Neuroscience News — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:32:58 +0000

Researchers have developed a variant of the Mu opioid receptor which has several advantages for experimentation The variant can be grown in large quantities and is water soluble, allowing for experiments and applications which have previously been challenging.

A Turbocharger for Nerve Cells

Neuroscience News — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:57:39 +0000

A new study has discovered a key mechanism that boosts the signalling functions of neurons in the brain.