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·January 21, 2020·4 min read

Possible Alzheimer’s breakthrough suggested

A previously unknown gene and associated protein have been linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease. By suppressing the protein, named Aggergatin by the researchers, it may be possible to slow down or prevent the development of the neurodegenerative disease.

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·April 29, 2021·5 min read

Ultra-High Field MRI Detects Differences in Brain’s Hippocampus

A neuroimaging study of people with Down syndrome reveals subtle differences in the structure and function of the hippocampus.

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·June 17, 2021·5 min read

Unraveling the Origin of Alzheimer’s Disease

Study reveals the surface features of human prions responsible for their replication in the brain. The findings provide a template to identify structurally important sites on other misfolded proteins, such as those associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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·August 28, 2021·4 min read

First Atomic-Level Imaging of Lethal Prions Provide Sharpened Focus for Potential Treatments

Cryogenic-electron microscopy allowed researchers to determine the basic building blocks of prion proteins, including the placements of their amino acids.

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·January 9, 2022·4 min read

Findings Open the Way to More Precise Diagnoses and Treatments of Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have identified a link between misshapen, fast replicating tau proteins, and accelerated cognitive decline. The findings shed new light on the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease.

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·May 23, 2022·7 min read

Breakthrough COVID Infections More Likely in Cancer and Alzheimer’s Patients

COVID-19 breakthrough cases that result in severe infection, hospitalization, or death are more likely in those with cancer and Alzheimer's patients.

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·June 8, 2022·4 min read

How Does the Brain Process Heat as Pain?

Researchers have uncovered a neural circuit that involves spinal neurons and a signaling pathway that is responsible for how burning pain is sensed.

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·September 13, 2022·3 min read

Risk for Developing Alzheimer’s Disease Increases by 50-80% In Older Adults Who Caught COVID-19

The risk of developing Alzheimer's disease almost doubled in older people during the one-year period following COVID-19 infection.

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·September 24, 2022·4 min read

COVID-19 Associated With Increase in New Diagnoses of Type 1 Diabetes in Youth, by as Much as 72%

Children who contracted COVID-19 are at increased risk of being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Researchers found a 72% increase in new Type 1 diabetes cases in those under 18 who contracted COVID-19.