Barrow Neurological Institute researchers have identified a novel receptor in the brain that is extremely sensitive to beta-amyloid peptide (AB) and may play a key role in early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Published in the Journal of Neuroscience, the research lead by Jie Wu, MD, PhD, has identified a new candidate for therapeutic intervention in Alzheimer's. Continue reading ...
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Many People Can Cope With Knowing They Have Alzheimer's Risk
Many People Can Cope With Knowing They Have Alzheimer's Risk
Many people who discover that they have inherited a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's can cope with the news, especially if they receive the it through genetic counseling: they may experience depression or anxiety at first, but it does not last long, according to a new study from the US.
Many people who discover that they have inherited a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's can cope with the news, especially if they receive the it through genetic counseling: they may experience depression or anxiety at first, but it does not last long, according to a new study from the US.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Mosquitoes Test Positive For WNV In East Nashville
Mosquitoes collected by the Metro Public Health Department’s Pest Management Division have tested positive for West Nile virus.
Mosquitoes collected by the Metro Public Health Department’s Pest Management Division have tested positive for West Nile virus. The mosquitoes were trapped near the intersection of Rosebank Avenue and Colbert Drive in East Nashville. This is the first time mosquitoes have tested positive in Nashville this year.
Source:
Davidson County Health Department
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