Scientists Have Discovered Connections Between Neuroinflammation and Alzheimer’s Disease
A research study conducted by Brigham researchers has uncovered the way in which genetic alterations in specific brain cell types may play a role in…
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Phototherapy – A Promising New Approach in Alzheimer’s Treatment
It is well known that sleep is the best medication, yet the reasons why the brain recovers more efficiently during sleep remain a mystery. Recent…
Brewing a Cure: How Coffee Grounds Could Prevent Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases
A groundbreaking study at The University of Texas at El Paso reveals that compounds derived from spent coffee grounds could potentially prevent or treat neurodegenerative…
Unlocking Disease Mysteries: Nano Traps Offer New Insights Into Protein Clumps
Protein clumps are implicated in several challenging diseases such as ALS, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s. Understanding the interaction of these proteins is complex. However, researchers at…
Midlife’s Hidden Belly Fat: A Surprising Link to Alzheimer’s Disease
Higher amounts of visceral abdominal fat in midlife are linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease, according to research being presented next week at the…
“Christchurch Mutation” – How Good Can Overpower Evil in Alzheimer’s Disease Genetics
New research sheds light on protective mechanisms of the “Christchurch mutation.” Researchers at Gladstone Institutes have discovered that a rare genetic variant known as the…
From Gut to Brain: New Findings Link Microbiota to Alzheimer’s Memory Loss
Researchers have discovered the link between the gut microbiota and Alzheimer’s disease. For the first time, a study has demonstrated that Alzheimer’s symptoms can be…
High Metabolism – Scientists Uncover New Early Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers from Karolinska Institute have identified a metabolic increase in the hippocampus as an early phase in the development of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a…
Neuronal Nightmare: The Troubling Connection Between Sugar, Obesity, and Brain Degeneration
High-sugar diet in fruit flies leads to insulin resistance in the brain and impairs cleanup of neuronal waste. Researchers led by Mroj Alassaf at the…
Adult Education Classes Linked to 19% Lower Risk of Dementia
Middle-aged adults and seniors who participate in adult education reduce their risk of developing dementia conditions such as Alzheimer’s by 19% within five years. How…
New Research Reveals How Sex Hormones Influence Alzheimer’s Disease
Use of female animal models in the lab led to the crucial finding. Alzheimer’s disease disproportionately affects women, who represent about two-thirds of those diagnosed…
From COVID Cough to Cognitive Concerns: Unraveling the Alzheimer’s Link
Neurological symptoms in COVID-19 patients may indicate an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease, with age being a significant factor for both conditions. Current research is…
Mushrooming Mystery: How Fungal Infections Echo Alzheimer’s Disease in the Brain
A study from Baylor College of Medicine found that the fungus Candida albicans can produce toxic peptides linked to Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting the fungus might…
New Research Reveals That Intermittent Fasting Could Combat Alzheimer’s
Mice following a time-restricted eating regimen exhibited improved memory and less accumulation of amyloid proteins in the brain compared to controls. One of the hallmarks…
Increasing Productive Lifespan – New Research Casts Light on Protein That Could Help Defeat Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent form of dementia, marked by progressively declining memory and cognitive functions. Over recent decades, it has climbed the ranks…
From DNA Damage to Neuron Disruption: MIT’s Comprehensive Alzheimer’s Analysis
By analyzing epigenomic and gene expression changes that occur in Alzheimer’s disease, researchers identify cellular pathways that could become new drug targets. Alzheimer’s disease affects…
Graphene Oxide: Nano-Warrior Reduces the Toxicity of Alzheimer’s Proteins
A probable early driver of Alzheimer’s disease is the accumulation of molecules called amyloid peptides. These cause cell death, and are commonly found in the…
Locked Out of a Cure? Only a Fraction of Early Alzheimer’s Patients Eligible for New Drugs
A limited proportion of older individuals in the initial phases of Alzheimer’s disease qualify for the latest monoclonal antibody therapies, which are designed to target…