Tau protein—not amyloid—may be key driver of Alzheimer’s symptoms By Emily UnderwoodMay. 11, 2016 Accumulation of tau in the brain predicts cognitive decline
Do sleeping dragons dream? By Emily UnderwoodApr. 28, 2016 REM-like sleep may have originated much earlier than thought
Alzheimer’s may be caused by haywire immune system eating brain connections By Emily UnderwoodMar. 31, 2016 Study targets new mechanism in fight against cognitive decline
Newborn neurons keep memories crisp and fresh By Emily UnderwoodMar. 10, 2016 Study in mice strengthens link between neurogenesis and memory formation
Brain game–maker fined $2 million for Lumosity false advertising By Emily UnderwoodJan. 5, 2016 Company doesn’t deliver on claims, government agency finds
Sea lions exposed to toxic algae fail memory tests By Elizabeth PennisiDec. 14, 2015 Experiments with wild animals in rehab center help pinpoint long-term consequences of red tide
Anti-Alzheimer’s gene may have led to the rise of grandparents By Kelli Whitlock BurtonNov. 30, 2015 Some genes may protect them from Alzheimer’s so they can help raise the next generation
The brains of men and women aren’t really that different, study finds By Kate WheelingNov. 30, 2015 Human brains don’t fit on a scale from male to female
Alzheimer’s disease tied to brain’s navigation network By David ShultzOct. 22, 2015 In a virtual arena, at-risk populations keep to the edges and appeared to navigate using different brain regions
Is the Alzheimer’s protein contagious? By Emily UnderwoodSep. 9, 2015 Controversial new study suggests human-to-human transmission may have resulted from rare medical procedure
Plugged pores may cause dementia, other neurological diseases By Emily UnderwoodAug. 26, 2015 Multiple groups reveal that “stutter” mutation kills nerve cells by clogging channels into the nucleus
Antibody drugs for Alzheimer's stir hope and doubts By Emily UnderwoodJul. 22, 2015 Widely anticipated clinical trial results elicit mixed reactions
'Old-age protein' may cause memory loss By Sarah C. P. WilliamsJul. 6, 2015 Findings in mice suggest blocking an immune protein could prevent or treat cognitive disorders