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·September 4, 2019·4 min read

‘Hunger Hormone’ Linked to Memory in Alzheimer’s Study

A study that used postmortem brain tissue samples from Alzheimer's patients and mouse models found the hunger hormone ghrelin is linked to cognitive impairments and memory loss associated with the disease.

Image shows a brain of an Alzheimer's patient.

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·March 9, 2017·6 min read

“Jumping Genes” May Set the Stage for Brain Cell Death in Alzheimer’s

Researchers have identified a mechanism that may explain how neurons falter during the earliest stages of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

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·May 11, 2020·4 min read

3D brain-like tissue model links Alzheimer’s disease with herpes

A 3D human tissue culture model demonstrated a possible causal relationship between Alzheimer's disease and herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) infection. 40 Alzheimer's associated genes were over-expressed in the HSV-1 infected brain tissue, including genes associated with the production of amyloid-beta.

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·October 1, 2019·3 min read

A brain protein that could put the brakes on Alzheimer’s

Reducing the expression of the protein TOM1 in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease increased the pathology, exacerbated cognitive problems, and raised levels of inflammation in the brain. Restoring TOM1 reversed the effects. Findings suggest a new therapeutic target for treating dementia.

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·December 16, 2016·7 min read

A Link Between HIV Treatment and Neurodegeneration

Researchers discovered some protease inhibitors used to treat HIV can lead to the production of the peptide amyloid beta.

Image of amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's brain tissue.

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·September 18, 2015·4 min read

A Major Breakthrough in Understanding of Alzheimer’s Disease Reported

A new study sheds light onto a fundamental mechanism underlying the development of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers believe the findings could lead to new forms of therapy for those living with the disease.

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·June 9, 2016·4 min read

A New Biomarker for Nerve Cell Damage

Researchers have identified proteins in the blood that could reflect nerve cell damage.

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·November 2, 2015·3 min read

A New Link Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Down Syndrome

A new study reports the dementia associated with Down syndrome involves defects in GSAP, which also malfunctions in Alzheimer's disease.

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·July 5, 2016·5 min read

A New Model For How Alzheimer’s Causes Dementia

A newly developed mouse model of Alzheimer's disease has allowed researchers greater insight into how the disease causes dementia.

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·June 14, 2021·3 min read

A New Model of Alzheimer’s Progression

A new model of Alzheimer's progression highlights the link between glial cells, toxic protein buildup, and neurodegeneration.

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·October 17, 2022·3 min read

A New Protein That May Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease Identified

The GM2A protein reduces neural firing and induces a loss of neurite integrity.

Image shows amyloid beta attacking a cell.

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·June 15, 2016·8 min read

A New Role For Amyloid Beta in Alzheimer’s

Researchers have developed a new technique to measure levels of amyloid beta in the brain. They have also discovered new insights into why mutations of the TREM2 gene increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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amyloid-beta

‘Hunger Hormone’ Linked to Memory in Alzheimer’s Study

“Jumping Genes” May Set the Stage for Brain Cell Death in Alzheimer’s

3D brain-like tissue model links Alzheimer’s disease with herpes

A brain protein that could put the brakes on Alzheimer’s

A Link Between HIV Treatment and Neurodegeneration

A Major Breakthrough in Understanding of Alzheimer’s Disease Reported

A New Biomarker for Nerve Cell Damage

A New Link Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Down Syndrome

A New Model For How Alzheimer’s Causes Dementia

A New Model of Alzheimer’s Progression

A New Protein That May Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease Identified

A New Role For Amyloid Beta in Alzheimer’s

Brain Cell Genetics Illuminate Alzheimer’s Disease Pathways

Cerebellar Glia Influence Aggression Level

Placenta Plays A Key Role in Brain Development

Mirror Insight: Mice Show Glimpses of Self-Recognition

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