New research points to inflammation within the brain as a critical contributor to neuronal abnormalities leading to Alzheimer's disease (AD) and suggests that early and prolonged treatment with common nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) could block this inflammation before the disease establishes itself. Read Full Article
The Institute recently welcomed a new Faculty member who focuses on the role of adult neural stem cells in hippocampus-dependent brain functions and disease. Read Full Article
Five Institute researchers received grants totaling nearly $1.5 million. The list shows one-year totals provided by the Office of Sponsored Research and Projects. Read Full Article