Scientists Discover Unexpected Importance of “Time Cells” for Complex Learning
Researchers at the University of Utah Health found that “time cells” in mice adapt to learning timed tasks, a discovery that could aid early Alzheimer’s…
Alzheimer’s Disease News
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that is the most common cause of dementia among older adults. It is characterized by the gradual decline in cognitive functions, including memory, decision-making, and language skills. The disease is marked by two key abnormalities in the brain: the accumulation of beta-amyloid plaques outside neurons and the presence of neurofibrillary tangles within neurons. These changes disrupt the normal functioning of neural cells and lead to their eventual death, resulting in the deterioration of neural networks that are crucial for cognitive and behavioral functions.
These Signs of Memory Loss Could Actually Predict Alzheimer’s Brain Changes
Early memory complaints, validated by partners, are linked to increased tau tangles in the brain, emphasizing the potential of early Alzheimer’s detection and intervention. Individuals…
First-of-Its-Kind Test Can Predict Dementia up to Nine Years Before Diagnosis
Queen Mary University researchers have created a method to predict dementia with high accuracy years before diagnosis by analyzing brain network connectivity using fMRI scans….
Female Brains Have More “Old” Cells, Alzheimer’s Study Finds
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have found that certain brain cells age faster than others and are more common in people with…
New Hope in Alzheimer’s Fight: Researchers Identify Unique Early Biomarker
This molecule is directly associated with the expression of the cellular prion protein located on the surface of nerve cells. The research, conducted by the…
High Blood Pressure? Here’s How To Preserve Cognition and Reduce Dementia Risk
Engaging in vigorous physical activity weekly can help lower the risk of dementia in those with high blood pressure, according to studies from Wake Forest…
Brain Battles: How Stress Wipes Out Your Cognitive Reserve
Mentally stimulating activities and life experiences can improve cognition in memory clinic patients, but stress undermines this beneficial relationship. This is according to a new…
Beyond Traditional Targets: New Protein Research Shakes Up Alzheimer’s Treatments
Researchers at Buck have uncovered connections and proposed interventions aimed at addressing the vicious cycle of protein clumping in Alzheimer’s disease and normal aging. Insoluble…
Alzheimer’s Breakthrough: Researchers Discover Novel Way To Potentially Halt Disease Progression
Innovative research from Mount Sinai has also identified new pathways for research. Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have achieved a…
“Mind-Boggling” – Scripps Scientists Uncover New Molecular Drivers of Alzheimer’s
Researchers have identified new potential drug targets for neurodegenerative diseases by taking detailed electrical and protein measurements from individual brain cells. The US Centers for…
Dementia Breakthrough: New AI Solves in Minutes a Challenge That Would Take Neuroscientists Weeks
Protein aggregation underlies many neurodegenerative diseases affecting the brain, including Alzheimer’s and dementia. Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have created a new instrument to…
Unlocking Alzheimer’s: Memory Complaints Can Predict Biological Changes in the Brain
A study reveals that reports of memory decline by patients and partners were associated with the accumulation of tau, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. New…
Ordinary Fruits, Extraordinary Benefits: Naturally Occurring Substance in Pomegranates Can Improve Alzheimer’s Symptoms
A substance naturally occurring in i.e. pomegranates, strawberries, and walnuts can improve memory and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study conducted at the University…
Pioneering the Fight Against Dementia: 20,000 Volunteers Join Groundbreaking Study
More than 20,000 volunteers have been recruited to a resource aimed at speeding up the development of much-needed dementia drugs. The cohort will enable scientists…
Researchers Identify New Genetic Form of Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists have discovered that nearly all individuals with two copies of the APOE4 gene will develop signs of Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting a distinct genetic form…
Alzheimer’s Without Symptoms: Unraveling the Mystery
Everyone experiences aging in their own unique way, with factors like genetics, lifestyle, and environment playing a role in this process. Some individuals reach the…
ZIP7 Protein: New Target for Treating Degenerative Diseases Like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Researchers have identified a gene therapy target that could potentially slow the development and progression of degenerative diseases. Proteins serve as building blocks, receptors, processors,…
Unlocking the Secrets of Aging: Chinese Researchers Discover Potential Key to Alzheimer’s Disease
A groundbreaking study conducted by Prof. Qiang Liu’s team at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), and published in the journal Cell…