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Enzymes act on the APP (amyloid precursor protein) and cut it into fragments. The beta-amyloid fragment is crucial in the formation of senile plaques in AD.

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·May 29, 2015·3 min read

Amyloid Beta Causes Memory Loss Before Other Signs of Alzheimer’s Begin

According to a new study, amyloid beta, a key component in Alzheimer's disease progression, can cause memory loss in healthy brains prior to the onset of dementia.

This image shows MRI scans from the research paper.

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·May 27, 2015·2 min read

Alzheimer’s Biomarker Could be Identified by Neuroimaging Test

A new study reports a biomarker for Alzheimer's disease could be detected with the help of neuroimaging technology.

This image is a drawing of a brain slice from an Alzheimer's patient.

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·May 14, 2015·4 min read

Major Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Opens New Pathway to Prevention

Researchers report ApoE4 can reduce the number of functional synapses by interfering with the DNA responsible for synapse formation and maintenance.

This shows a muscle cell of a long-lived nematode worm.

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·May 8, 2015·3 min read

New Role Idenitified for Protein Aggregates in Neurodegeneration

According to a new study, the proteome undergoes extensive changes during aging.

This image shows a brain affected by Alzheimer's.

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·May 4, 2015·4 min read

New Link Between Alzheimer’s and Diabetes Discovered

Researchers report they have uncovered a unique connection between diabetes and Alzheimer's disease.

This shows a brain slice taken from a person with Alzheimer's.

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·May 4, 2015·4 min read

Could Green Tea Extract and Exercise Hinder Alzheimer’s Progression?

A new study reports green tea extract and exercise appears to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease in mice.

This image shows stained slices from the study.

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·April 29, 2015·5 min read

Amyloid Beta Production Blocked in Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s

Findings promising as a potential early therapeutic intervention for AD.

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·April 23, 2015·3 min read

Memory Problems in Alzheimer’s-Like Condition Helped by Extra Sleep

According to a new study, extra sleep assisted in repairing some memory problems associated with an Alzheimer's like condition in fruit flies.

This is a 3-D image of human neurons in a dish.

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·April 23, 2015·4 min read

Targeting Protein Pathway Could Provide New Alzheimer’s Treatments

Manipulating the rate at which APP is broken down is directly connected to tau levels in the brain, a new study reports.

This image shows a brain affected by FTD.

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·April 23, 2015·4 min read

Intellectually Demanding Jobs Could Extend Life Span For Some With Early Onset Dementia

A new study reveals those who have more intellectually demanding careers could live longer after developing frontotemporal dementia.

This shows a brain of an alzheimer's patient.

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·April 16, 2015·7 min read

Genetic Overlap Found Between Alzheimer’s and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors

According to a new study, researchers have discovered an overlap between Alzheimer's disease and two specific risk factors for cardiovascular disease, CRP and plasma lipids.