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·February 25, 2016·3 min read

Blocking the Harmful Behavior of a Key Alzheimer’s Enzyme

Researchers present a new therapeutic strategy that could help patients with Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 24, 2016·3 min read

Staying Mentally Active May Delay Alzheimer’s Symptoms, But Not the Underlying Disease

According to a new study, keeping mentally active can help stave off symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, but does not change the underlying disease in the brain.

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·February 23, 2016·4 min read

Immune System May Play a Larger Role in Alzheimer’s than Thought

A new study reports immune cells that help us fight off infections may play a larger role in Alzheimer's disease than researchers previously thought.

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·February 4, 2016·3 min read

Alzheimer’s Insights in Single Cells

Researchers have succeeded in identifying neurons that secrete the substance responsible for amyloid plaque build-up in the brains of Alzheimer's patients.

Diagram of amyloid beta plaques attacking a cell.

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·February 3, 2016·5 min read

Alzheimer’s Plaques Found in Brains of Middle Aged TBI Patients

A new study reports amyloid plaques are present shortly after brain injury in middle aged people. The findings may help explain why people who suffer TBIs are at an increased risk for developing Alzheimer's.

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·January 29, 2016·4 min read

Blood Pressure Drugs Could Reduce Cell Damage Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

Drugs used to treat hypertension appear to reduce cell damage associated with Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

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·January 26, 2016·2 min read

Alzheimer-Type Brain Pathology Following Transplantation of Dura Mater

Researchers have discovered Alzheimer-type pathology in the brains of some dura mater transplant recipients who later died of CJD.

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·January 26, 2016·3 min read

Key Mechanism Which Prevents Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s Disease Discovered

According to a new study, PTEN alters synaptic plasticity in Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 13, 2016·2 min read

Hyperactive Neurons Could Be a Culprit For Alzheimer’s

A new study reports increased neural activity spurs the creation of amyloid beta peptides which are believed to trigger Alzheimer's disease.

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·December 21, 2015·4 min read

Predicting Who May Develop Alzheimer’s, and Who May Not

Biochemical differences may predict who will, or will not, develop Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

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·December 9, 2015·2 min read

Gut Bacteria Make Pomegranate Metabolites That May Protect Against Alzheimer’s

Urolithins, compounds which are created when the gut breaks down polyphenols in pomegranate extract, may protect against Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

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·December 9, 2015·3 min read

Math Models Could Change Strategies for Tackling Alzheimer’s Disease

Math models usually applied to physics studies are proving useful in studying the spatial distribution of astocytes in the brain, and are helping to develop new strategies for tackling Alzheimer's disease.