amyloid-beta Archives - Neuroscience News

Early Alzheimer’s Brain Pathology Linked to Psychiatric Symptoms

Neuroscience NewsOctober 15, 2018

Researchers report the earliest signs of neurodegeneration associated with Alzheimer's disease are linked to some psychiatric symptoms, including anxiety, depression and sleep disturbances. The findings could lead to earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's.... Read More...

FeaturedNeurologyPsychology10 min read

Periodontal Disease Bacteria May Kick Start Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsOctober 4, 2018

A new mouse study reveals long term exposure to bacteria associated with periodontal disease causes neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration, leading to similar effects of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report periodontal disease may be an initiator of Alzheimer's.... Read More...

FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles7 min read

Connection Between Cognitive Function and Diet

Neuroscience NewsOctober 3, 2018

A new study reports the Ketogenic diet can help to improve cognition. The study reports the Ketogenic diet can help improve balance in the gut microbiome, lower blood glucose levels and increase the processes that help to clear amyloid beta from the brain.... Read More...

FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology6 min read

Possible Cause of Alzheimer’s and TBI Discovered

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 26, 2018

A new study reports under conditions of stress, KCNB1 builds up in the brain, before becoming toxic and promoting the production of amyloid beta. In Alzheimer's patients, the KCNB1 levels are higher than in those without the condition.... Read More...

FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles4 min read

Daytime Sleepiness Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 7, 2018

A new study reports daytime sleepiness may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report those who are sleepy during the day are three times more likely to have amyloid beta deposits in their brains.... Read More...

FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles7 min read

A Safe and Non-Invasive Way to Open the Blood-Brain Barrier in Alzheimer’s Patients

Neuroscience NewsAugust 26, 2018

Researchers use focused ultrasound to safely and non-invasively open the blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer's patients.... Read More...

FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles4 min read

Alzheimer’s Drug May Stop Disease If Used Before Symptoms Appear

Neuroscience NewsAugust 1, 2018

Researchers report memantine, an FDA approved drug, may not only alleviate symptoms of mild Alzheimer's disease, but could also prevent progression of the disease if used before symptoms appear. ... Read More...

FeaturedNeurology6 min read

Advancing the Search for Antibodies to Treat Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsJuly 30, 2018

Two new studies shed light on the most toxic forms of amyloid beta and suggest how researchers can find new antibodies to help target these structures in Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles7 min read

Brain Discovery Could Block Aging’s Terrible Toll on the Mind

Neuroscience NewsJuly 25, 2018

Researchers say improving the function of lymphatic vessels can dramatically enhance memory and learning ability in aging mice.... Read More...

FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience8 min read

New Mechanism to Explain the Spread of Alzheimer’s Discovered

Neuroscience NewsJune 28, 2018

Researchers report exosomes help neuron-to-neuron growth and the transfer of oligomer amyloid beta, resulting in apoptosis. The study reveals exosomes may be a primary mediator of the pathogenic progression of Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles5 min read

Insights Into Amyloids Associated with Alzheimer’s and Type 2 Diabetes

Neuroscience NewsJune 26, 2018

A new study sheds light on the stabilizing forces of amyloid fibrils associated with Alzheimer's, type 2 diabetes and other neurodegenerative disorders. ... Read More...

FeaturedNeurology6 min read

Genes Linking Alzheimer’s to Down Syndrome Discovered

Neuroscience NewsJune 26, 2018

Researchers report extra copies of genes on chromosome 21 increase Alzheimer's like pathology and cognitive impairment in mouse models of Down syndrome. The findings provide insight into early onset Alzheimer's in those with Down syndrome.... Read More...

FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyPsychology6 min read

News

Engineered Enzyme Eliminates Nicotine Addiction in Preclinical Tests

Neuroscience

Engineered Enzyme Eliminates Nicotine Addiction in Preclinical Tests

Hippocampus Yields Clues to Treatment Strategies for Cognitive Deficits in Multiple Sclerosis

Neurology

Hippocampus Yields Clues to Treatment Strategies for Cognitive Deficits in Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers Break New Ground in Understanding the Workings of the Lymphatic System

AI

Detecting Fake News, At Its Source

AI Could Predict Cognitive Decline Leading to Alzheimer’s

Robotics

Researchers 3D Print Prototype for a ‘Bionic Eye’

Improvement if Humanlike Conversations in Humanoid Robots

Psychology

amyloid-beta

Early Alzheimer’s Brain Pathology Linked to Psychiatric Symptoms

Periodontal Disease Bacteria May Kick Start Alzheimer’s

Connection Between Cognitive Function and Diet

Possible Cause of Alzheimer’s and TBI Discovered

Daytime Sleepiness Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk

A Safe and Non-Invasive Way to Open the Blood-Brain Barrier in Alzheimer’s Patients

Alzheimer’s Drug May Stop Disease If Used Before Symptoms Appear

Advancing the Search for Antibodies to Treat Alzheimer’s

Brain Discovery Could Block Aging’s Terrible Toll on the Mind

New Mechanism to Explain the Spread of Alzheimer’s Discovered

Insights Into Amyloids Associated with Alzheimer’s and Type 2 Diabetes

Genes Linking Alzheimer’s to Down Syndrome Discovered