O’Donnell Brain Institute researcher says findings may lead to a simple screening test for early…
Browsing: Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that is the most common cause of dementia, affecting memory, thinking, and behavior. It typically begins with mild memory loss and gradually worsens, eventually interfering with daily tasks and cognitive function. Characterized by the buildup of abnormal protein deposits—amyloid plaques and tau tangles—in the brain, Alzheimer’s is currently incurable, though research is rapidly evolving. Ongoing scientific studies are exploring its causes, early detection methods, genetic risk factors, and potential treatments, with the goal of better understanding and ultimately halting or reversing the disease.
Sodium selenate slows behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia, the second most common dementia in those under…
In research involving both mice and humans, a genetically-engineered medication was found to replenish the…
Studying chemical signals from contracting muscle cells points to ways of improving brain health with…
Researchers from Drexel University have shed new light on the role of the Tip60 enzyme…
Researchers have discovered a “metabolic switch” in the brain’s immune cells that could serve as…
University of California, Berkeley sleep scientists say that deep sleep might help alleviate some of…
Dogs with higher dementia scores and worse performance in problem-solving task show changes in brain…
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine are exploring the potential for reducing the…
Scientists at Northwestern Medicine have discovered that octopamine, a neurotransmitter present in trace amounts in…
What if amyloid beta plaques aren’t the main cause of Alzheimer’s disease? There is a…
A study of 7,068 elderly Americans suggests more research is needed to inform healthy aging…
New pathway reveals how misfolded proteins are cleared from the nucleus, offering insights for neurodegenerative…
Research Indicates That Genetic Predisposition Supersedes Age as a Risk Factor in Adults Above 65…
More research needed to determine if sleep medications prevent, delay Alzheimer’s. A small study suggests…
Neurons that form part of a memory circuit are among the first brain cells to…
Deep brain stimulation of newly formed neurons offers a promising therapeutic approach to improving memory,…
Early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease requires reliable and cost-effective screening methods. Researchers at…