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·June 13, 2017·7 min read

Researchers Discover What May Be the Earliest Stage of Alzheimer’s

Study reports elevated amyloid plaque are not just a risk factor for Alzheimer's, but part of the disease and the earliest precursor before symptoms appear.

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·March 11, 2017·4 min read

Chemical Used to Detect Amyloid Plaques in Alzheimer’s Patients Extends Lifespan of Roundworms

A compound used to trace amyloid plaque build up in people with Alzheimer's is not only able to extend lifespan of round worms, it also can increase quality of life, a new study reports.

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·December 14, 2016·4 min read

Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Detected in Cerebrospinal Fluid

Researchers have discovered an early immune response in people with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease.

Image shows a diagram of an alzheimer's brain slice.

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·November 15, 2016·3 min read

Antibiotic Restores Brain Cell Communication in Areas Damaged by Alzheimer’s

Researchers report an antibiotic usually administered prior to surgery to prevent infection could help reduce damage to the brain that occurs during the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

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·November 7, 2016·8 min read

Power Outage in the Brain Could Be Source of Alzheimer’s

A new study appears to build on the previous research that suggests genetic mutations which affect mitochondria function could be critical to the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease.

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·November 3, 2016·4 min read

Llama Antibodies May Detect Cerebral Lesions Associated with Alzheimer’s

Researchers have developed a new, non invasive way to bypass the blood brain barrier and reach brain cells in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease using two types of llama antibodies.

Image shows an illustration of a brain with Alzheimer's disease.

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·August 31, 2016·5 min read

Antibody Reduces Harmful Amyloid Plaques in Alzheimer’s Patients

A newly developed antibody has shown to trigger a meaningful reduction of amyloid beta in patients with early stage Alzheimer's disease.

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·August 2, 2016·5 min read

Lower Weight in Late Life May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk

Researchers report a link between a lower BMI and greater deposits of amyloid plaques in older individuals.

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·July 18, 2016·2 min read

How Proteins in the Brain Build Up Rapidly in Alzheimer’s

Researchers report they have discovered the mechanism that leads to the rapid build up of amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's disease.

Image shows vasculature, glia cells, and plaques.

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·July 14, 2016·4 min read

Unexpected Arrangement of Plaques in Alzheimer’s Afflicted Brains

Researchers use a newly developed imaging technique that makes tissue transparent to visualize brain tissue from deceased patients with Alzheimer's disease.

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·April 19, 2016·4 min read

Can A Protein Reverse Alzheimer’s Symptoms in One Week?

Researchers report IL-33 can reduce memory and cognitive problems associated with Alzheimer's disease within one week of treatment in mice. Additionally, IL-33 can reduce the number and size of amyloid plaques.