Racial Differences in Alzheimer’s Unveiled
A new study has identified racial disparities between African Americans and Caucasians in the level of a key biomarker used to identify Alzheimer's disease. ... Read More...
ApoE4
A Pathway to a Vaccine and Drugs for Late Onset Alzheimer’s
Researchers have successfully neutralized a genetic risk factor found in up to 80% of Alzheimer's patients. The ability to neutralize ApoE4 could help in the development of a vaccine, as well as other therapeutics, for late onset Alzheimer's.... Read More...
Alzheimer’s Patients Classified in Six Subgroups
Researchers have identified cognitive subgroups related to genetic differences in Alzheimer's patients. The findings, researchers say, could open the door for more personalized treatments of the neurodegenerative disease.... Read More...
Researchers Use MRI to Predict Alzheimer’s
Using neuroimaging technology to examine white matter tracts in the brain, researchers were able to diagnose Alzheimer's disease with 95% accuracy.... Read More...
Chronic Inflammation Linked to Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s
A new study reveals carriers of the ApoE4 gene who have chronic inflammation are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Does Herpes Cause Alzheimer’s?
A new study looks at the possible causal link between the herpes virus and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report antiviral drugs significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia in patients with severe herpes infections.... Read More...
Alzheimer’s Risk Gene May Aggravate Neurological Air Pollution Effects in Children
According to researchers, children who carry the APOE4 gene and who are exposed to air pollution have higher behavior problem scores and their attention capacity was slower to develop.... Read More...
Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Impairs Neurogenesis: Mouse Study
A new mouse study finds APOE genes, commonly associated with Alzheimer's disease, impairs the development of new neurons in areas of the brain associated with memory.... Read More...
Unraveling Genetic Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s
Researchers say promoting conversion of glucose into brain energy could reduce risk factors and delay disease onset for those who carry Alzheimer's associated genes.... Read More...
Gene Variant May Increase Psychiatric Risk After TBI
A new study has linked the APOE4 gene to mental health issues some people face following TBI. Researchers report people with the APOE4 gene had significantly higher scores for depression, PTSD and anxiety following TBI than those without the genetic variant. ... Read More...
Subjective Memory May Play Role in Signaling Cognitive Decline
A new study reports listening to subjective complaints about memory lapses in people over 60 could help doctors to diagnose the onset of MCI and dementia.... Read More...
Evidence Mounts for Increased Alzheimer’s and Suicide Risks in Polluted Cities
A new study adds to growing evidence that early exposure to pollution can increase both suicide risks in younger people and Alzheimer's disease as people age.... Read More...