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·September 6, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·July 30, 2018·2 min read

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.

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·July 2, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·May 14, 2018·5 min read

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.

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·April 30, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·April 14, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·April 9, 2018·5 min read

Researchers Fix Genetic Risk Factor of Alzheimer’s in Human Brain Cells

Researchers report they have successfully erased damage caused by Apoe4 in Alzheimer's patients by altering the gene into a harmless Apoe3-like version.

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·February 27, 2018·4 min read

The Onset of Alzheimer’s:The Importance of Family History

Researchers report the closer a person gets to the age their parents started to develop Alzheimer's symptoms, the more likely they are to have amyloid plaques.

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·January 25, 2018·4 min read

Lifestyle Changes Prevent Cognitive Decline Even in Genetically Susceptible People

Even for those genetically susceptible to developing dementia, enhanced lifestyle counselling can help to prevent cognitive decline, a new study reports.

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·December 6, 2017·5 min read

Alzheimer’s Damage Reduced with Compound that Targets APOE Gene: Mouse Study

Researchers from WUSTL have identified a compound that targets APOE in mouse brains and which protects against Alzheimer's disease. The APOE4 genetic variant increases the risk of people developing Alzheimer's disease. The findings offer new possible avenues of treating the disease in humans.

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·November 30, 2017·5 min read

Gene Variant That Protects Against Alzheimer’s Identified

Researchers report people with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's and who carry a variant in the RAB10 gene, may be more resilient to the disease than those without the genetic variant.

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·November 2, 2017·4 min read

Middle Age Inflammation Linked to Brain Shrinkage Decades Later

According to a new study, people who have inflammation biomarkers in their blood during middle age are more likely to have increased brain shrinkage as they grow older. Researchers report the brain cell loss associated with inflammation was most prevalent in areas affected in Alzheimer's disease.

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ApoE4

Alzheimer’s Risk Gene May Aggravate Neurological Air Pollution Effects in Children

Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Impairs Neurogenesis: Mouse Study

Unraveling Genetic Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s

Gene Variant May Increase Psychiatric Risk After TBI

Subjective Memory May Play Role in Signaling Cognitive Decline

Evidence Mounts for Increased Alzheimer’s and Suicide Risks in Polluted Cities

Researchers Fix Genetic Risk Factor of Alzheimer’s in Human Brain Cells

The Onset of Alzheimer’s:The Importance of Family History

Lifestyle Changes Prevent Cognitive Decline Even in Genetically Susceptible People

Alzheimer’s Damage Reduced with Compound that Targets APOE Gene: Mouse Study

Gene Variant That Protects Against Alzheimer’s Identified

Middle Age Inflammation Linked to Brain Shrinkage Decades Later

Cell Membrane Lipid Governs Retinal Light Sensitivity

Dogs Parse Human Speech Using the Same Consonant Bias as Humans

Solving the Mystery of the Smooth Primate Brain

Can Humor Treat Depression?

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