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·September 11, 2015·5 min read

Resveratrol Appears to Stabilize Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarker

A new study reports high doses of resveratrol taken long term in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease appears to impact a biomarker that usually declines as the disease progresses.

Diagram of amyloid beta in Alzheimer's disease.

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·September 10, 2015·5 min read

Human Transmission of Alzheimer’s Protein May Have Occurred as Result of Medical Procedures

A new study provides evidence that a protein synonymous with Alzheimer's disease, amyloid beta, may have passed to a small group of people who were given human derived growth hormone treatments prior to the mid 1980's.

Illustration of shows how tau proteins affect neurons.

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·September 2, 2015·3 min read

Tau and Diabetes May Be Linked Independently of Alzheimer’s Disease

According to a new study, type 2 diabetes may be linked to the build up of tau in the brain.

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·August 25, 2015·4 min read

Lighting Up the Dark Secrets of Alzheimer’s Disease

Raman spectroscopy techniques allows researchers to take a closer look at the elusive amyloid beta.

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·August 25, 2015·6 min read

Omega 3 Supplements Do Not Slow Cognitive Decline, Study Reports

A new study reports the dietary supplement Omega 3 does not slow cognitive decline in older people, especially if they already have preexisting cognitive problems.

This diagram shows how a diseased and healthy NMDA receptor work.

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·August 24, 2015·4 min read

Proteins Produced by Activated Neurons Could Protect Against Neurodegeneration

Researchers have discovered a key molecule that helps protect the brain against some neurodegenerative diseases.

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·August 19, 2015·3 min read

Could the Immune System Hold the Key for New Alzheimer’s Treatments?

Researchers explore the interplay between the brain and immune system to find new potential targets for treating Alzheimer's disease.

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·August 18, 2015·4 min read

Molecular Feedback Process May Protect the Brain Against Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have identified a new pathway that can dampen the production of amyloid beta.

This shows a amyloid plaques in the brain.

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·August 7, 2015·4 min read

Ability to Remove Alzheimer’s Disease Protein From the Brain Slows With Age

According to researchers, as we age, it takes a lot longer to clear amyloid beta from the brain, thus leading to a build up of the toxic protein implicated in Alzheimer's disease.

This shows the outine of a human male laying on his side. His brain is highlighted in orange.

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·August 5, 2015·5 min read

Could Your Sleep Position Help Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk?

According to a new study, sleeping on your side helps the clear the brain of some neurotoxins, like amyloid beta, and could potentially reduce risk for developing some neurodegenerative disorders.

This image shows a brain slice from a healthy brain and a slice from the brain of an alzheimer's patient.

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·July 29, 2015·4 min read

Protein Fragment Produced in the Brain Inhibits Enzyme Implicated in Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study reports a naturally occurring protein fragment produced in the brain can inhibit a key enzyme implicated in the onset of Alzheimer's disease.