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·July 6, 2017·3 min read

Drug Restores Cells and Memories in Alzheimer’s: Mouse Study

A new drug has proven effective at restoring memories and neural connections in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. The new drug was originally developed as a treatment for Schizophrenia. While the drug does not destroy amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer's, it does allow the plaques to co-exist with neurons.

Image shows slides of the CA3 area of the hippocampus.

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·May 31, 2017·4 min read

New Connections Sprout Between Alzheimer’s and the Immune System

Study offers insight into the link between the immune system and the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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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.

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·March 13, 2017·2 min read

Never Before Seen Images of Early Stage Alzheimer’s Disease

New technology allows researchers to produce images that predate the formation of amyloid beta in the brain. The findings have prompted researchers to suggest stabilizing the protein, rather than attempting to limit it, in order to reduce Alzheimer's symptoms.

Image shows a a diagram of a mouse and the continental US.

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·January 31, 2017·7 min read

Air Pollution May Lead to Dementia in Older Women

Researchers report older women living in areas with fine particulate matter exceeding the EPA's standard are at significantly higher risk of developing dementia.

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·December 16, 2016·7 min read

A Link Between HIV Treatment and Neurodegeneration

Researchers discovered some protease inhibitors used to treat HIV can lead to the production of the peptide amyloid beta.

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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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·September 16, 2016·3 min read

Poison in the Brain: Toxic Structures in Neuronal Nuclei of Alzheimer’s Patients

Researchers believe their new findings may supersede the amyloid hypothesis of Alzheimer's disease.

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·April 11, 2016·2 min read

Dysfunctional Endosomes Precede Hallmarks of Alzheimer’s Disease

Abnormalities are linked to axonal dysfunctions and neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease and Down syndrome, a new study reports.

PET scans show AB spots in the brain of an Alzheimer's patient.

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·March 7, 2016·3 min read

Alzheimer’s Protein More Versatile Than Previously Thought

Amyloid beta pathology may be more versatile than previously thought, a new study reports.

Diagram shows how the drugs will target BACE1.

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·February 25, 2016·3 min read

Blocking the Harmful Behavior of a Key Alzheimer’s Enzyme

Researchers present a new therapeutic strategy that could help patients with Alzheimer's disease.

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.