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·May 29, 2018·5 min read

Understanding the Origins of Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers investigate the role the BMI1 gene plays in the onset and development of Alzheimer's disease. The study reports the loss of BMI1 triggers and increased production of amyloid beta and decreases neural ability to eliminate the protein.

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·May 29, 2018·5 min read

Impaired Energy Production May Explain Why Brain is Susceptable to Age Related Disease

Cells from older people have impaired mitochondria, reducing energy production. The findings could open the door to discovering a clear link between mitochondrial dysfunction and age related neurodegeneration, researchers report.

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·May 25, 2018·4 min read

People with Dementia More Likely to Go Missing

A new study reveals people with dementia are more likely to wander off and go missing. Researchers address strategies to help minimize this risky behavior.

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·May 24, 2018·3 min read

New Computational Tool May Help Optimize Alzheimer’s Treatments

A new computational approach could help personalize brain stimulation for individual Alzheimer's patients, researchers say.

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·May 22, 2018·3 min read

Most People With Earliest Alzheimer’s Signs Won’t Develop Dementia Associated With the Disease

A new study from researchers at UCLA reveals most people with preclinical signs of Alzheimer's dementia will not develop the full scale of the disease.

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·May 21, 2018·7 min read

Vascular Risk Interacts with Amyloid Levels to Increase Age Related Cognitive Decline

Vascular risk factors appear to have a negative synergistic effect with amyloid beta levels in the brain, researchers report. The study suggests a combination of increased vascular risk and higher amyloid levels in the brain can predict more rapid cognitive decline during aging.

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·May 17, 2018·6 min read

Artificial Intelligence Improves Stroke and Dementia Diagnosis in Brain Scans

Researchers say machine learning is up to 85% accurate at predicting the severity of small vessel disease, a condition associated with stroke and dementia.

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·May 17, 2018·4 min read

Most Deprived are More Likely to Develop Dementia

A new data analysis study of people born between 1902 and 1943 reveals 20% of the most deprived adults were 50% more likely to develop dementia.

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·May 16, 2018·3 min read

Gene that Helps Prevent Brain Disease Identified

Researchers report the ANKRD16 can prevent protein aggregates associated with neurodegenerative diseases.

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·May 16, 2018·4 min read

How the Gut Influences Neurological Diseases

Researchers examine the role gut bacteria plays in the development of neurological disorders. Using mouse models of multiple sclerosis, researchers found compounds generated from the breakdown of tryptophan can cross the blood-brain barrier and activate anti-inflammatory pathways that limit neurodegeneration. Activation of these pathway have also been linked to Alzheimer's and brain cancers.

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·May 14, 2018·4 min read

Epigenetic Balance Reinstates Memory in Fly Model of Alzheimer’s

A new study reports researchers have successfully reversed memory loss in fly models of Alzheimer's disease by restoring the balance between to enzymes that regulate gene expression.

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·May 14, 2018·3 min read

Exploring the Connection Between Diet, Gut Microbes and Cognitive Decline

Researchers believe their new study will provide a mechanistic understanding of how our microbiome and diets can impact the development of Alzheimer's disease. The study will aim to provide evidence of possible diet induced effects on gut bacteria, which could influence age associated cognitive decline.