How a protein in your brain could protect against Alzheimer’s disease
White blood cells in the brain are regulated by the CD33 protein. CD33 decreases the likelihood that a person will develop Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
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‘Crosstalk’ between genes promotes brain inflammation in Alzheimer’s
Findings could help in the development of treatments to prevent brain inflammation associated with Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Newly Evolved Human Gene Variants Protect Older Adults From Dementia
According to researchers, humans have evolved unique gene variants that help protect aging adults from neurodegenerative diseases. ... Read More...
Possible Role of Immune System in Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study investigates how genetics risk factors for Alzheimer's could influence a key immune cell.... Read More...
Failed Leukemia Drug Could Prove Helpful as Alzheimer’s Treatment
Researchers find a failed leukemia drug effectively eliminates the gene CD33 from the surface of immune cells.... Read More...
A Genetic Answer to the Alzheimer’s Riddle?
Researchers discover a form of CD33, which lacked a critical functional domain, correlates with a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...