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·September 2, 2015·4 min read

Researchers Identify Genes That Appear to Play Central Role in Memory and Alzheimer’s

Calcium regulating genes in the hippocampus appear to play a central role in episodic memory and Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

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·September 1, 2015·4 min read

Genetic Mechanism Could Delay Alzheimer’s Onset by Ten Years

A new study reports researchers have discovered a genetic variant that prevents levels of eotaxin increasing with age. Findings also show this mechanism could delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease by up to 10 years.

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·September 1, 2015·4 min read

How Obstructive Sleep Apnea Damages the Brain

A new study links obstructive sleep apnea to a breakdown of the blood-brain barrier.

Image shows three brain scans. One is of a normal brain, one from a person with MCI and one from a person with Alzheimer's disease.

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·September 1, 2015·5 min read

Room for Improvement in Accuracy of Brain Imaging for Dementia

A new study reviews how well different types of neuroimaging tests work to detect and track the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

Illustration of a brain from a person with Alzheimer's.

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·September 1, 2015·4 min read

New Test Can Detect Who is Most at Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have developed an EEG test that can help detect who is most at risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.

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·August 28, 2015·4 min read

Lighting Up Learning: Light Sensitive Switch Regulates Protein Implicated in Synaptic Plasticity

Researchers have developed a light-sensitive switch that regulates a protein implicated in synaptic plasticity. The researchers believe the photoswitch could help shed light on learning, memory and neurodegeneration.

This shows a diagram of a normal brain slice and one affected by Alzheimer's disease.

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·August 27, 2015·4 min read

Gene Therapy Triggers Functional Cell Growth of Degenerating Neurons in Alzheimer’s Brains

According to a new study, degenerating neurons in the brains of Alzheimer's patients measurably responded to a new, experimental gene therapy.

This shows a brain slice of a person with Alzheimer's.

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·August 27, 2015·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Disease Accelerated by Abnormal Build Up of Fat in the Brain

Researchers discover accumulations of fatty acids in the brains of patients who have died from Alzheimer's disease. They propose the accumulation could accelerate the disease.

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·August 26, 2015·4 min read

Awareness of Memory Loss Can Decline Up To Three Years Before Alzheimer’s Onset

A new study reports people may lose awareness of their memory loss almost three years prior to Alzheimer's disease setting in.

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·August 25, 2015·4 min read

Lighting Up the Dark Secrets of Alzheimer’s Disease

Raman spectroscopy techniques allows researchers to take a closer look at the elusive amyloid beta.

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·August 25, 2015·3 min read

Measuring Eye Pigment Could Offer a Potential Biomarker for Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers investigate the link between cognitive function and levels of a vital eye pigment linked to diet.

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·August 25, 2015·6 min read

Omega 3 Supplements Do Not Slow Cognitive Decline, Study Reports

A new study reports the dietary supplement Omega 3 does not slow cognitive decline in older people, especially if they already have preexisting cognitive problems.