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·June 14, 2017·3 min read

Rate of Alzheimer’s Deaths on the Rise

New findings report the rate of Alzheimer's disease related deaths in the US has increased by more than 50% in the past 15 years.

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·June 13, 2017·7 min read

Researchers Discover What May Be the Earliest Stage of Alzheimer’s

Study reports elevated amyloid plaque are not just a risk factor for Alzheimer's, but part of the disease and the earliest precursor before symptoms appear.

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·June 12, 2017·1 min read

Western Diet Increases Alzheimer’s Pathology in Genetically Predisposed Mice

Diet and lifestyle changes could lower the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease for those who are genetically predisposed, a new study suggests.

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·June 8, 2017·5 min read

Culprit Hidden in Plain Sight in Alzheimer’s Development

Study raises further concern about exposure to air pollution and Alzheimer's development.

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·June 6, 2017·4 min read

A Star is Born: Lesser Known Brain Cells Take Center Stage

Researchers have derived a new method for deriving astrocytes from stem cells, opening the door to new research into neuroinflammatory diseases.

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·May 31, 2017·6 min read

Immune Cells Linked to Schizophrenia, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s

A new study reports microglia may play a role in a diverse array of neurodegenerative and psychiatric illnesses.

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·May 31, 2017·4 min read

New Connections Sprout Between Alzheimer’s and the Immune System

Study offers insight into the link between the immune system and the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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·May 31, 2017·5 min read

Detecting Alzheimer’s Disease Before Symptoms Emerge

Researchers report a cognitive test can help detect Alzheimer's in older people who express no symptoms of the disease.

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·May 30, 2017·5 min read

New ‘GPS’ Neurons Discovered

A new study sheds light on how the brain codes navigation behavior at larger scales.

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·May 30, 2017·5 min read

Phagocytes in the Brain: Good or Bad?

Stimulating microglial cells could delay the onset of some neurodegenerative diseases, researchers report.

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·May 23, 2017·5 min read

Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s Share Common Crucial Feature

Findings may explain how neurodegenerative diseases spread throughout the brain and disrupt normal functions. Additionally, treatment for one disease could possibly work for the other two also.