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·January 7, 2021·4 min read

Researchers Identify and Characterize 3 Molecular Subtypes of Alzheimer’s

Using data from RNA sequencing, researchers have identified three molecular subtypes of Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 5, 2021·6 min read

Routine Eye Scans May Give Clues to Cognitive Decline in Diabetes

Routine eye exams could help identify changes associated with cognitive decline in patients with type 1 diabetes.

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·January 5, 2021·5 min read

How COVID-19 Is Likely to Impact the Brain

Using over a century of data from other pandemics, and applying knowledge about the current COVID-19 infection, researchers predict the long term effects coronavirus will have on the brain and nervous system.

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·December 30, 2020·4 min read

Mutations Associated With Early Onset Dementia Discovered

Disruptions in circulating white blood cells may be a key driver in ALSP, a rare form of early-onset dementia.

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·December 17, 2020·2 min read

Regulating Copper in the Brain Stops Memory Loss Associated With Alzheimer’s

Researchers have developed a molecule that regulates the circulation of copper in the brain. The molecule extracts copper trapped in amyloid plaques in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. Administered orally, the molecule inhibits memory loss associated with Alzheimer's.

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·December 16, 2020·5 min read

Protein Involved in Removing Alzheimer’s Buildup Linked to Circadian Rhythm

YKL-40 may be a key player in circadian rhythm disruptions associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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·December 11, 2020·4 min read

Genetic Differences Important for Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Researchers have identified two alternative pathways for the development of amyloid pathologies in Alzheimer's disease.

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·December 10, 2020·5 min read

Diet Modifications, Including More Wine and Cheese, May Help Reduce Cognitive Decline

A new study reveals the impact of diet on cognitive health as we age. Researchers found cheese consumption had neuroprotective effects against cognitive decline. Daily moderate consumption of red wine was associated with improvements in cognitive function.

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·December 10, 2020·5 min read

Testing Memory Over Four Weeks Could Predict Alzheimer’s Disease Risk

Administering memory tests over four weeks to older adults may help to predict those most at risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.

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·December 9, 2020·4 min read

Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease Predicts Future Cognitive Decline in Healthy People

Higher baseline levels of N-terminal fragment of tau in the blood of healthy subjects was associated with an increased risk of developing cognitive deficits and Alzheimer's disease later in life.

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·December 9, 2020·4 min read

Memory Deficits Resulting From Epigenetic Changes in Alzheimer’s Disease Can Be Reversed

Focusing on gene changes as a result of epigenetic processes, such as aging, researchers were able to reverse elevated levels of harmful genes associated with memory deficits in Alzheimer's disease.