ANA News
2019-02-26 – ANA President Dr. David Holtzman will be speaking at #ADPD2019 about “Sleep and Alzheimer’s Disease: A Bi-Directional Relationship.” Register now, savings available by March 12. Learn more here: AD/PD 2019
2019-02-21 – A team of neuroscientists at Emory University School of Medicine that includes three ANA members has discovered a focal pathway in the brain that when electrically stimulated causes immediate laughter, followed by a sense of calm and happiness, even during awake brain surgery. According to a…
2019-02-13 – This week the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) is taking over for #ThisIsNIH! Discover more about NCATS, the translational research process and the importance of translational science by clicking here.
2019-02-12 – New research shows that a slow rocking motion not only improves sleep but also can help people consolidate memories overnight. And this, in turn, tells us something interesting about how much the brain is affected by what seem to be purely physical interventions. Learn more here: The Neuroscience…
2019-02-12 – STAT Feb. 11 published an interview with philanthropist Sean Parker where he shared his opinion that the US government should be investing more in medical research and healthcare. Specifically, Mr. Parker shared concerns about China’s growth in life sciences research noting, “If we don’t start…
2019-02-07 – Researchers are making amazing progress in developing new imaging approaches. And they are now using one of their latest creations, called ExLLSM, to provide us with jaw-dropping views of a wide range of biological systems, including the incredibly complex neural networks within the mammalian brain…
2019-02-07 – NIH-funded study identifies risk factors for neuropsychiatric conditions after concussion. Learn more here: Mental health disorders common following mild head injury
2019-02-05 – Women developed more tau pathology than men with similar amyloid burden, an analysis of cross-sectional data found. Learn more here: Alzheimer's May Have Different Trajectory for Women
2019-01-29 – NIH-funded study links brain activity related to associative learning with PTSD symptom severity. Learn more here: Brain biomarkers could help identify those at risk of severe PTSD
2019-01-29 – The body’s microbial community may influence the brain and behavior, perhaps even playing a role in dementia, autism and other disorders. Learn more here: Germs in Your Gut Are Talking to Your Brain. Scientists Want to Know What They’re Saying.