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Scientists Reduce Alzheimer's-like Plaques in Fly Brain
(Source: CHSL) - Scientists have succeeded in demonstrating that over-expression of an enzyme in the brain can reduce deposits linked to Alzheimer's disease.


Scientists Find Key Brain Circuits for Attention
(Source: Reuters) - Scientists have identified brain circuits that play a key role in helping us pay attention - a finding that may help explain why things go wrong in diseases such as Alzheimer's and attention deficit disorders.


Insulin Receptor Signaling Affects Brain Circuits
(Source: CSHL) - A team of neuroscientists has demonstrated for the first time in living animals that insulin receptors in the brain can initiate signaling that regulates both the structure and function of neural circuits.


When It's Time for Older Adults to Give up the Car Keys
(Source: NJJN) - Seniors, health care providers, and family members should be aware of conditions that can impact older adults' abilities to drive safely.


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