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Enzymes act on the APP (amyloid precursor protein) and cut it into fragments. The beta-amyloid fragment is crucial in the formation of senile plaques in AD.

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·May 29, 2015·3 min read

Amyloid Beta Causes Memory Loss Before Other Signs of Alzheimer’s Begin

According to a new study, amyloid beta, a key component in Alzheimer's disease progression, can cause memory loss in healthy brains prior to the onset of dementia.

This is a diagram of how microtubules desintegrate with Alzheimer's disease.

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·March 26, 2015·2 min read

Alzheimer’s Related Memory Problems Reduced With Immunotherapy

Researchers report a single dose of an immunotherapy treatment successfully reversed memory loss in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease.

This image shows a brain slice take from a person with Alzheimer's disease.

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·March 12, 2015·2 min read

Ultrasound Technology Can Be Used to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

According to researchers, using non-invasive ultrasound technology can be used to treat memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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·October 10, 2014·2 min read

Exercise Key to Warding off Dementia

Researchers report exercise is key to helping protect against developing dementia later in life.

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·January 15, 2014·2 min read

Heavy Drinking Speeds Memory Loss in Middle Aged Men

According to a new study, middle aged men who consume more than 36 grams of alcohol per day could speed their memory loss by up to six years later in life.

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·November 18, 2013·4 min read

New Review Finds Statin Use Not Linked to a Decline in Cognitive Function

According to a comprehensive systematic review, available evidence does not support an association between statins and cognitive decline.

The image shows role of autophagy in Aβ secretion from neurons.

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·October 3, 2013·2 min read

Cell Auto Cleaning Mechanism Mediates the Formation of Plaques in Alzheimer’s

Using transgenic mice, researchers find a lack of autophagy in neurons prevents the secretion of amyloid beta and the formation of β-amyloid plaques in the brain.

This is an illustration of amyloid beta plaque.

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·September 23, 2013·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Progression Tracked Prior to Dementia

A new study validates a proposed new system which helps to identify and classify people with preclinical Alzheimer's disease.

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·September 17, 2013·4 min read

Mental Fog with Tamoxifen is Real, Scientists Find Possible Antidote

Researchers confirm the mental fogginess produced as a result of taking the cancer drug tamoxifen, is real. They have also discovered an existing drug compound which appears to counteract the effects of this medication.

The image shows an Aricept Donepezil Hydrochloride cognitive enhancement pill.

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·September 16, 2013·3 min read

Cognitive Enhancers Don’t Improve Cognition or Function in People with Mild Cognitive Impairment

Cognitive enhancement drugs do not help improve cognition or function in the long term for patients with mild cognitive impairment, a new study shows.