But surprising new Northwestern Medicine research on the brains of individuals 90 years and older who had superior memories until their deaths revealed widespread and dense Alzheimer’s plaques and tangles

Research in C. elegans shows the popular supplement engages longevity genes to increase lifespan and prevent the accumulation of toxic proteins linked to many age-related diseases

Facility to lure star researchers with innovations that include the world's first compact X-ray laser

Study results affirm risk of neurologic disorder after Zika infection

Compounds prevent key protein from mis-folding, preventing death of dopamine-producing brain cells

In the study, 44 adults ranging in age from 40 to 85 (mean age: 62.6) with mild memory changes but no dementia underwent an experimental type of PET scan to measure the level of plaque and tangles in the brain

Long-term antibiotic treatment in mice decreases levels of disease-causing plaques and enhances neuroinflammatory activity of microglial cells

Will help neurological, psychiatric research

Experiments shed light on how 'plaques' and 'tangles' interact and take hold

Team plans to continue studying fruit flies to better understand the connection between human disease genes and muscle function