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·November 17, 2022·5 min read

New Target for Alzheimer’s Therapies Found

Researchers have discovered a co-aggregation between amyloid beta and the protein medin in the brains of those with Alzheimer's disease.

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·October 16, 2022·4 min read

Speech as a New Diagnostic Tool in ALS and FTD

With the help of AI, researchers are developing digital biomarkers that use speech data to identify ALS and frontotemporal dementia.

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·August 3, 2022·6 min read

The Brain Already Benefits From Moderate Physical Activity

Moderate physical activity was linked to increased volume in brain areas associated with memory, especially in older adults. Researchers say mild-to-moderate physical activity may have neuroprotective properties.

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·May 14, 2022·6 min read

Combination of ‘Feelings’ and Measurements Suggest Alzheimer’s in the Early Stage

A combination of patient-reported subjective cognitive impairment and measurable clinical symptoms, such as amyloid-beta accumulation in the cerebrospinal fluid, may help in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 12, 2022·5 min read

Inflammatory Markers Are Conspicuous During an Early Stage of Alzheimer’s

Proteins belonging to the TAM family receptors may be a new biomarker for Alzheimer's disease. The elevated inflammatory markers are conspicuous, even before the onset of dementia.

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·October 19, 2021·4 min read

Viral Infections Could Promote Neurodegeneration

Some viral infections could increase intercellular spreading of protein aggregates associated with neurodegenerative disorders, increasing the risk for developing Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurodegenerative diseases.

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·October 13, 2021·3 min read

In Neurodegenerative Diseases, Brain Immune Cells Have a Ravenous Appetite for Sugar

In the early stages of neurodegenerative diseases, microglia consume glucose to a greater extent than previously believed. The findings may serve as a new biomarker for a range of neurodegenerative disorders.

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·October 11, 2021·5 min read

Warning Signs for Dementia in the Blood

Researchers say levels of microRNA in the blood may be a reliable new biomarker for diagnosing mild cognitive impairment and other forms of dementia.

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·June 29, 2021·4 min read

How Environmental Factors Could Provide for a Young Brain

Growing up and experiencing stimulating environments throughout life help to keep the hippocampus "young", and can help to preserve mental fitness in old age.

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·February 26, 2021·5 min read

Heart Problems Alter Gene Activity in the Hippocampus

Cardiovascular problems can alter gene activity in the hippocampus, increasing the risk for cognitive decline and memory deficits, a new study reports.