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·May 10, 2016·2 min read

Clue for Development of Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have succeeded in increasing the velocity constant for a reaction in which proteins implicated in Alzheimer's turn into toxic substances by using ultrasonic irradiation.

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·May 10, 2016·5 min read

Could Yoga Help Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk?

A new study reports yoga and meditation can help reduce the cognitive and emotional problems that often precede the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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·May 10, 2016·4 min read

Genetic Variations That Boost PKC Enzyme Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have discovered genetic variations that enhance PKCa activity in Alzheimer's patients.

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·May 10, 2016·5 min read

Eating Seafood Once a Week Could Slow Memory Loss

According to a new study, eating seafood and other Omega 3 rich foods at least once a week could help stave off age related memory loss.

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·May 6, 2016·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Gene Impairs Memory by Disrupting Brain’s ‘Playback System’

According to researchers, the APOE4 gene may interfere with memory formation.

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·May 6, 2016·2 min read

Biotech Companies Given Green Light to Attempt to Regenerate Brains of the Dead

CORDIS reports two US based biotech companies have been granted ethical permission to attempt to regenerate the brains of people declared clinically dead from TBI.

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·May 5, 2016·2 min read

Newly Identified Pathway Leads to Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have discovered a new pathway that leads to neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease. The findings could help in developing new treatment options for the disease.

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·May 3, 2016·2 min read

Social Clubs Fill Gap in Alzheimer’s Support

A new study reports social clubs could help empower people with early onset Alzheimer's.

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·May 3, 2016·4 min read

Reversing Genetic Changes That May Spur Alzheimer’s With Experimental Drug

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Featured Neuroscience

·May 2, 2016·3 min read

Previously Unknown Function of a Cannabinoid Receptor Identified

The findings could provide new insights into brain diseases such as Alzheimer's, schizophrenia and depression.

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Featured Neurology

·April 28, 2016·3 min read

Rosacea Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk

Researchers have uncovered an increased risk of developing dementia, specifically Alzheimer's disease in people with rosacea.

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·April 26, 2016·3 min read

Researchers Discover Compound That Reverses Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Symptoms

Researchers have identified a compound that appears to reverse the symptoms of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease in fruti flies. The findings may have significant implications for treating the diseases in humans.