By Cell Press Activation of hypothalamic-enhanced adult-born neurons restores cognitive and affective function in Alzheimer’s disease. Credit: Cell Stem Cell/Li et al. People with Alzheimer’s disease develop defects in cognitive functions like memory as well as problems with noncognitive functions that can lead to anxiety and depression. In a paper published April 6 in the...
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It’s Nearly Possible to “Shut off” Parkinson’s with a Flick of a Switch
IN BRIEF With the insertion of a metal rod into the brain of participating patients, researchers have used deep brain stimulation to treat Parkinson’s, and the tech is being looked at for use in Alzheimer’s patients. There are also less invasive technologies available, such as the Neural Lace currently being worked on by a company...