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·June 17, 2021·5 min read

Unraveling the Origin of Alzheimer’s Disease

Study reveals the surface features of human prions responsible for their replication in the brain. The findings provide a template to identify structurally important sites on other misfolded proteins, such as those associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 16, 2021·6 min read

P-Glycoprotein Removes Alzheimer’s-Associated Toxin From the Brain

P-glycoprotein, a critical toxin pump in the body, has the ability to remove amyloid plaques from the brain. Researchers say increasing P-gp in the blood-brain barrier of those at risk for Alzheimer's could postpone or prevent the onset of the neurodegenerative disease.

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·June 15, 2021·4 min read

Brain Cell Membranes’ Lipids May Play Big Role in Alzheimer’s Progression

Study reveals the significant role lipids play in regulating the amyloid pathway protein C99 and the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 15, 2021·4 min read

New Treatment Stops Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease in Monkey Brains

Elderly monkeys treated with CpG ODN had 59% fewer deposits of Alzheimer's related plaques in their brains compared to those who did not receive the treatment. The treatment also helped improve cognitive function and slow the progression of Alzheimer's symptoms.

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·June 15, 2021·5 min read

Alzheimer Disease Research Results Over-Hyped if Science Papers Omit Mice From the Title

A review of Alzheimer's research papers finds news media is more likely to report on breakthroughs if the study's authors omit a reference to mice in their title. Papers that acknowledge mice in their title receive less media coverage. Omitting mice from a paper's title generates twice the number of tweets than ones that mention the animals.

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·June 14, 2021·3 min read

A New Model of Alzheimer’s Progression

A new model of Alzheimer's progression highlights the link between glial cells, toxic protein buildup, and neurodegeneration.

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·June 11, 2021·4 min read

COVID-19 Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease-Like Cognitive Impairment

Combining artificial intelligence technology with data sets related to both Alzheimer's and COVID-19, researchers were able to identify a mechanism by which coronavirus can lead to Alzheimer's-like symptoms. The findings add to the growing body of evidence that COVID-19 infection can have lasting effects on brain function.

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·June 10, 2021·4 min read

Could Naked Mole Rats Hold Key to Curing Cancer and Dementia?

Naked mole rats have a unique DNA repair mechanism that prevents them from developing cancers and neurodegenerative disorders, researchers say.

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·June 10, 2021·5 min read

Memory Biomarkers Confirm Aerobic Exercise Helps Cognitive Function in Older Adults

Researchers have identified three biomarkers in blood samples that confirm the link between exercise and improved cognitive function in older adults.

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·June 10, 2021·5 min read

Largescale Brain Epigenetics Study Provides New Insights Into Dementia

A new study sheds light on how genes are regulated in dementia. Researchers also identified 84 novel genes linked to dementia.

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·June 9, 2021·1 min read

Elemental Copper and Iron Found Within the Brains of Deceased Alzheimer’s Patients

Researchers found tiny deposits of elemental copper and iron in the brains of Alzheimer's patients. The findings may shed new light on how these elemental metals contribute to Alzheimer's development and progression.

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·June 8, 2021·4 min read

Immune Cell Behavior That Plays a Key Role in Alzheimer’s Disease Discovered

Sustained microglia activation leads to the cells becoming senescent. This leads to an accelerated accumulation of amyloid in the brain, influencing the early stages of Alzheimer's development.

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