Tsai lab expands Down syndrome research
40Hz light and sound in sleep and neurogenesis By the age of 40, most individuals with DS present a substantial accumulation of amyloid beta (Aβ) plaques and neurofibrillary tangles (NFT),…
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“Big Data” to probe intersections of neurological disease
Down syndrome changes how an individual’s body and brain develop, which can cause mental and physical challenges later in life. However, outcomes vary greatly across individuals and their cognition, behavior,…
New tools for dynamic analysis and molecular mapping of the brain
Imaging neurons as they fire In a first line of work, the Boyden Lab has been developing imaging tools to characterize brain activity in Down syndrome model mice at the…
Technology to Improve Ability program funds sleep apnea device
The TTIA program continues to fund a project to create a better means of treating obstructive sleep apnea for people with Down syndrome. The project team was funded for its…
Recruiting volunteers for DS research
The Tsai lab is doing a research study to see if their flickering light, sounds, and vibrating tactile devices can pace the brain in people with Down syndrome During a…
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Human Models for Neuroscience
For decades, neuroscientists seeking to better understand human neurological conditions and develop new therapies have worked with the obvious limitation that a living patient’s brain is not open for investigation…
Call for Fellows
The Alana Down Syndrome Center engages the expertise of scientists and engineers in a research effort to increase understanding of the biology and neuroscience of Down syndrome. Together, the center…