CU Anschutz researchers suspect it disrupts the olfactory tract, impacting the hippocampus which controls memory…
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.
The discovery of a human homolog in C. elegans has provided new insights into diseases…
A new blood test detects Alzheimer’s-specific neurodegeneration using brain-derived tau, offering improved accessibility and diagnostic…
Scripps Research and MIT scientists find that a modified immune protein harming brain connections is…
Immune cells in brain and spinal fluid become dysregulated and ‘a little angry’ as we…
A new study, the first to examine vitamin D levels in brain tissue, may help…
SOBA, a new blood test, detects amyloid beta oligomers associated with Alzheimer’s years before symptoms…
Positive results from new amyloid-clearing drug represent a starting point for Alzheimer’s treatment, while combination…
A New Study Analyzes How Sleep Duration and Timing Impact Dementia Risk The time individuals…
Research findings could help explain rare symptoms such as problems with language and vision. The…
Cerebrovascular Insulin Receptors Are Defective in Alzheimer’s Disease A recent study published in the journal…
Dementia Could Be Detected Nine Years Earlier Researchers from the University of Cambridge have shown…
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz find that the overexpression of a gene improves…
Hop extracts, especially from Tettnang hops, inhibit amyloid beta clumping, offering potential as nutraceuticals for…
According to the scientists, it could be worthwhile to prioritize these drugs for future repurposing…
Tauopathies: The Protein That Provides Hope A mechanism has been discovered that regulates cellular levels…
Using a 3D neural tissue model, scientists found the compounds diminish amyloid plaques with no…
Psychotic Disorders Can Increase Your Risk of Dementia by 250% According to a review of…