Alzheimer's disease Research Articles

How ‘Australian’ mutation leads to Alzheimer’s disease

Neuroscience NewsAugust 23, 2019

The 'Australian' familial genetic mutation, L723P, causes local unfolding of the C-terminal turn of the APP TM dominant helix. The findings suggest a mechanism of pathogenesis associated with the mutation.... Read More...

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Carriers of Alzheimer’s genetic marker have greater difficulty harnessing past knowledge

Neuroscience NewsAugust 22, 2019

Middle-aged people with the Alzheimer's related APOE4 gene have a harder time accessing recently acquired knowledge, even when they show no symptoms of memory decline.... Read More...

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Link between brain immune cells and Alzheimer’s disease development identified

Neuroscience NewsAugust 21, 2019

The brain's immune cells may contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease. Turning off microglia in specific areas of the brain prevented the formation of amyloid plaques. The findings could help pave the way for new treatments for Alzheimer's.... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s drug reverses brain damage from adolescent alcohol exposure

Neuroscience NewsAugust 20, 2019

Donepezil, a drug routinely administered to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease, shows promise in treating damage caused to the brain by adolescent alcohol exposure. The drug reverses neuroinflammation and neuron damage in rats exposed to alcohol during adolescence. ... Read More...

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New insights into what may go awry in brains of Alzheimer’s patients

Neuroscience NewsAugust 19, 2019

Amyloid beta may be less harmful than previously thought. However, an age-damaged version of the protein may be more harmful.... Read More...

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Using math to help treat Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other diseases

Neuroscience NewsAugust 16, 2019

Using control theory and the physics of protein aggregation, researchers created theoretical predictions on how and when to use drug interventions for neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Migraine diagnoses positively associated with all-cause dementia

Neuroscience NewsAugust 14, 2019

A significant association has been discovered between migraine diagnoses and dementia in women.... Read More...

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The mystery of why we sleep

Neuroscience NewsAugust 13, 2019

Researchers shed light on why we need to sleep and discuss the effects of sleep deprivation.... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s disease destroys neurons that keep us awake

Neuroscience NewsAugust 12, 2019

Tau accumulations disrupt wake-promoting neurons. The findings help explain why day-time napping and sleep disruptions are often reported in Alzheimer's patients.... Read More...

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High-energy lasers could be used to treat Alzheimer’s disease in the future

Neuroscience NewsAugust 11, 2019

Far-infrared free-electron lasers may be a new way in which we fight the effects of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report the technology can break down protein aggregates associated with the disease deep within the brain.... Read More...

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Depression may be a new biomarker for Alzheimer’s in older people

Neuroscience NewsAugust 9, 2019

In healthy older adults, depression and cortical amyloid may be associated with early changes in cognition. The findings provide an additional biomarker for Alzheimer's disease. ... Read More...

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Regular exercise may slow decline in those at risk of Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsAugust 9, 2019

Exercise can have a positive benefit in preventing or slowing physical signs of Alzheimer's disease in those with a genetic predisposition.... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s disease

How ‘Australian’ mutation leads to Alzheimer’s disease

Carriers of Alzheimer’s genetic marker have greater difficulty harnessing past knowledge

Link between brain immune cells and Alzheimer’s disease development identified

Alzheimer’s drug reverses brain damage from adolescent alcohol exposure

New insights into what may go awry in brains of Alzheimer’s patients

Using math to help treat Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other diseases

Migraine diagnoses positively associated with all-cause dementia

The mystery of why we sleep

Alzheimer’s disease destroys neurons that keep us awake

High-energy lasers could be used to treat Alzheimer’s disease in the future

Depression may be a new biomarker for Alzheimer’s in older people

Regular exercise may slow decline in those at risk of Alzheimer’s