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·May 19, 2017·5 min read

Disrupted Fat Breakdown in the Brain of Mice Makes Them Dumb

Blocking the breakdown of a specific fat molecule in the the brains of mice lead to reduced learning ability and memory retention. Additionally, researchers noted an increase of Alzheimer's related proteins. Findings may help explain how dementia may develop in humans, researchers say.

The image microscopic views of brain slices with tbi related damage.

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·January 14, 2015·4 min read

Combat Veterans’ Brains Reveal Hidden Damage from IED Blasts

Researchers report they may have discovered the signature of blast neurotrauma.

Drawing of a brian slice from an Alzheimer's patient.

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·January 14, 2016·4 min read

Odor Biomarker For Alzheimer’s: Urine Test Could Predict Disease Onset

Researchers have identified a uniquely identifiable odor signature in urine that appears prior to the development of Alzheimer's related brain pathologies.

The image shows brain slices from the mice.

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·April 13, 2014·4 min read

New Mouse Model Could Revolutionize Research in Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report of creating two new mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. They believe the models could potentially revolutionize research into the neurodegenerative disease.

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·May 28, 2019·6 min read

High LDL cholesterol linked to early-onset Alzheimer’s

Elevated levels of LDL cholesterol has been linked to an increased risk of early-onset Alzheimer's disease, in those with and without a genetic risk factor. This suggests cholesterol could be an independent risk factor for dementia. Additionally, researchers identified a potential new genetic risk factor for early-onset Alzheimer's, a rare variant of the APOB gene.

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·June 7, 2012·2 min read

Alzheimer’s Vaccine Trial a Success

A study led by Karolinska Institutet reports for the first time the positive effects of an active vaccine against Alzheimer’s...

This image shows amyloid beta in senile plaques of the cerebral cortex.

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·June 3, 2014·4 min read

New Amyloid Reducing Compound Could Be a Preventive Measure Against Alzheimer’s

In animal studies, researchers have identified a compound which reduces amyloid beta proteins by more than half.

This is a 3-D image of human neurons in a dish.

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·April 23, 2015·4 min read

Targeting Protein Pathway Could Provide New Alzheimer’s Treatments

Manipulating the rate at which APP is broken down is directly connected to tau levels in the brain, a new study reports.

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·October 12, 2016·4 min read

Dysfunction in Neuronal Transport Mechanism Linked to Alzheimer’s

A new study confirms a mutation caused dysfunction associated with Alzheimer's and proposes a new therapeutic target.

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·June 14, 2019·4 min read

Modified protein can prevent Alzheimer’s disease in mice

Researchers injected a modified segment of the amyloid precursor protein into mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. The treatment appeared to reverse a number of the cognitive and memory problems associated with the neurodegenerative disease.

This image shows stained slices from the study.

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·April 29, 2015·5 min read

Amyloid Beta Production Blocked in Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s

Findings promising as a potential early therapeutic intervention for AD.

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·February 28, 2019·5 min read

Data Sharing Uncovers Five New Risk Genes For Alzheimer’s

A new study of the genetic data from over 94,000 people with Alzheimer's has identified five new risk genes, as well as confirmed 20 other known genes in the disease.