Mechanisms of Change
The malleable, adaptive nature of our biopsycho selves
neurogenesis
Adult neurogenesis: What can new neurons do for you? And what can you do for your new neurons?
Once thought to be restricted to early mammalian development or to nonmammalian vertebrates like reptiles, adult neurogenesis is now known to occur in mammals, including humans. This lecture will explain how researchers are trying to harness this remarkable neuroregenerative potential to repair the injured or diseased brain, and improve prediction, prevention, and treatment of brain [...]
Gene study delivers new insight into Alzheimer’s
New research could change the way health professionals treat Alzheimer’s disease, which affects more than 35.6 million people worldwide, a figure set to treble by 2050. Research published today in Nature Genetics detailed the discovery of new genes that may play a role in adding to the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in older people up [...]
