Specific gene causing Alzheimer’s in Caucasian populations?

At some point in our lives, nearly all of us will know someone affected by Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a disease that throughout its course will ultimately shrink the brain. Alzheimer’s disease is known to be accompanied by plaques or tangles in the brain, cortical atrophy, meaning death/less of brain tissue, and a reduction in the…

The Effect of Infant Tears on Activity in the Female Brain

For the first months of life, crying is the main method of communication for an infant. Crying is used to alert caregivers when an infant is in need or in danger. The cry expressed by an infant is quite different from that of an adult, with infant cries being loud and abrasive, while adults usually…