Alzheimer’s Amyloid Clumps Found in Young Adult Brains
Researchers report a lifelong accumulation of amyloid plaques in the brain could contribute to Alzheimer's disease.
New Genetic Target Identified in Fight Against Some Neurodegenerative Diseases
According to a new study, triggering TREM2 could help slow the progression of some neurodegenerative diseases.
Diabetes and Depression Predict Dementia Risk in People with MCI
According to a new study, people with MCI have a greater risk of developing dementia if they have diabetes.
Epigenomics of Alzheimer’s Disease Progression
A new study reveals an immune basis of Alzheimer's disease.
Nicotine Metabolite Amplifies Action of the Primary Chemical Messenger for Memory and Learning
A new study reports nicotine's primary metabolite supports memory and learning by amplifying the action of a primary chemical messenger in both.
Molecular Inhibitor Breaks Cycle That Leads to Alzheimer’s
A new study reports a molecular chaperone can inhibit a key stage in the development of Alzheimer's disease.
Tau Associated MAPT Gene Increases Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
The findings reported in a new study could help improve the diagnosis and develop new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Study Finds Air Pollution Affects Short Term Memory, IQ and Brain Metabolic Ratios
According to a new study, children living in cities with significant levels of air pollution face increased risk for short term memory loss, lower IQ and other detrimental neurological problems.
Scientists Find More DNA and Extra Copies of Disease Gene in Alzheimer’s Brain Cells
Scientists found diverse genomic changes in single neurons from the brains of Alzheimer’s patients, pointing to an unexpected factor that may underpin the most common form of the disease.
Global Consortium Attempts to Crack the Brain’s Genetic Code
Crowdsourced project identifies eight common genetic mutations which appear to age the brain by an average of three years, a new study reports.
Major Cause of Blindness Linked to Calcium Deposits in the Eye
Researchers link microscopic spheres of calcium phosphate to the development of AMD.
Alzheimer’s Plaques Reduced by Targeting Sugar Attachment to the BACE1 Enzyme
Amyloid beta can be reduced when sugars are prevented from binding to a key enzyme associated with Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.
Study Examines Criminal Behavior in Patients with Neurodegenerative Diseases
A new study examines the emergence of criminal behavior in those with neurodegenerative diseases.
ALS Drug Might Help Prevent Fading Memory Associated with Old Age
In animal studies, riluzole, a drug available for the treatment of ALS, has proven effective in preventing fading memories associated with old age, a new study reports.
New Non-Invasive Method Can Detect Alzheimer’s Disease Early
Neuroimaging technology shows brain toxins associated with Alzheimer's disease in living animals for the first time, researchers report.