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The Neighborhood You Grow Up in May Impact Your Cognitive Health Decades Later
Jean Choi, Elizabeth Muñoz and collaborators identified associations between neighborhood cohesion and cognitive health.
Newfound Link Between Alzheimer’s and Iron Could Lead to New Medical Interventions
A novel imaging method using DNA-based fluorescent sensors is yielding new insights about the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
The Brain’s Internal Compass is More Complex Than Once Thought
New details about how the brain senses orientation might lead to earlier Alzheimer’s detection.
7 Insights About Aging from UT Researchers
In honor of International Day of Older Persons, learn about insights from UT Austin researchers related to aging and older individuals.
Chemists Garner New Insights into Protein Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
A mutation in a normal protein can create amyloid β, a key contributor to Alzheimer's disease, researchers have found.
Scientists Discover How We Play Memories in Fast Forward
New research shows how we use a special brain wave frequency when we think about past or future events to play them in fast forward.
Neurons in the Brain Tune into Different Frequencies for Different Spatial Memory Tasks
The findings may provide insight into the cognitive and memory disruptions seen in diseases such as schizophrenia and Alzheimer's.
