Newly discovered genetic marker could pave the way for future treatments for Alzheimer’s disease
Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have identified a new genetic marker that may play a role in the development ...
Tag: Alzheimers
Promising Alzheimer’s drug candidate prevents tau protein buildup in lab and fruit fly studies
An international team of researchers led by Lancaster University has made a promising breakthrough in the development of drugs to ...
Genetic variants linked to Alzheimer’s trigger brain inflammation in women, preclinical study finds
Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have discovered that two genetic variants that confer high risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) together trigger ...
Astrocyte study identifies new therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease
At least 50 million people worldwide suffer from some form of dementia. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of ...
Revolution or Mirage? Controversy Over New Drugs for Alzheimer’s Disease
Two new drugs, the first capable of slowing the debilitating progression of Alzheimer's disease, are at the heart of one ...
Increasing brain protein levels could slow decline in Alzheimer’s disease
A study published in the journal Brain shows that increased protein levels with new Alzheimer's drugs may explain the slowing ...
Falling for financial scams? It could be a sign of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease
Older adults, who are more vulnerable to financial scams, may have brain changes linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer's ...
Alzheimer’s Disease Study Finds Critical Differences in Memory Loss Progression Based on Presence of Specific Proteins
A study by Karolinska Institutet, published in the journal Molecular psychiatryoffers new insights into the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD). ...
Excessive light pollution may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, especially in young people
In some parts of the world, the lights never go out. Streetlights, road lighting, and illuminated signs can deter crime, ...
Researchers show new drug rescues memory loss in mouse model of Alzheimer’s
In a recent breakthrough in Alzheimer's disease research, scientists at Auburn University have studied a new drug, troriluzole, that can ...
