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Your genes aren’t the only factor dictating Alzheimer’s risk

Neuroscience NewsDecember 11, 2019

While genetics may increase your risk of developing dementia, other factors such as lifestyle and environment may play a key role in the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s drug candidates reverse broader aging

Neuroscience NewsDecember 10, 2019

CMS121 and J147, two drug candidates that improve memory and slow neurodegeneration associated with Alzheimer's disease, also slow aging in healthy, older mice. The compounds block damage to neurons caused by general aging and restore levels of specific molecules to those seen in younger animals.... Read More...

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Eating more ketones may fight against Alzheimer’s disease

Neuroscience NewsDecember 9, 2019

Increasing SIRT3 levels with a ketone rich diet may help protect GABAergic interneurons and delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Drugs that quell brain inflammation reverse dementia

Neuroscience NewsDecember 4, 2019

A synthesized small-molecule drug blocks the TGF-beta receptor in astrocytes and traverses the blood-brain barrier in mice. When administered, the drug lowered receptor activity to that seen in younger mice and reduced inflammation. The aged mice were able to navigate mazes and learn spatial tasks as well as younger mice.... Read More...

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Tai Chi brings benefits for people with dementia

Neuroscience NewsNovember 29, 2019

Tai Chi improved quality of life and reduced falls in older people with dementia.... Read More...

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Increased use of antibiotics may predispose to Parkinson’s disease

Neuroscience NewsNovember 22, 2019

Excessive exposure to certain antibiotics can predispose a person to Parkinson's disease, with a delay of onset of up to 15 years.... Read More...

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New Alzheimer’s risk gene discovered

Neuroscience NewsNovember 21, 2019

Study implicates a genetic variation within a segment of the Mucin 6 gene as a new risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Exposure to PM 2.5 pollution linked to brain atrophy and memory decline

Neuroscience NewsNovember 21, 2019

Older women exposed to higher levels of air pollution were more likely to experience greater memory decline and Alzheimer's-like brain atrophy compared with those exposed to cleaner air.... Read More...

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Inflammatory processes drive progression of Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases

Neuroscience NewsNovember 20, 2019

The NLPR3 inflammasome and the inflammatory response it triggers play a critical role in the emergence of tau pathology. ... Read More...

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Predicting Alzheimer’s disease-like memory loss before it strikes

Neuroscience NewsNovember 19, 2019

Sharp-wave ripple activity in the brain may be an early biomarker for Alzheimer's disease before cognitive impairment begins.... Read More...

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Fecal transplantation to treat patients with Parkinson’s disease: Hope or hype?

Neuroscience NewsNovember 15, 2019

Study reflects on the possible use of fecal microbiome transplants and pre/probiotics to help with the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Findings reveal fecal transplants have not yet been proven to be effective for motor symptoms associated with the condition, and probiotics have only been shown to assist with constipation.... Read More...

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Targeting alpha-synuclein in the gut may slow down Parkinson’s disease

Neuroscience NewsNovember 14, 2019

Scientists are conducting experiments to see if targeting the enteric nervous system with a compound can inhibit the aggregation of alpha-synuclein and slow the progression of Parkinson's disease.... Read More...

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neurodegenerative diseases

Your genes aren’t the only factor dictating Alzheimer’s risk

Alzheimer’s drug candidates reverse broader aging

Eating more ketones may fight against Alzheimer’s disease

Drugs that quell brain inflammation reverse dementia

Tai Chi brings benefits for people with dementia

Increased use of antibiotics may predispose to Parkinson’s disease

New Alzheimer’s risk gene discovered

Exposure to PM 2.5 pollution linked to brain atrophy and memory decline

Inflammatory processes drive progression of Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases

Predicting Alzheimer’s disease-like memory loss before it strikes

Fecal transplantation to treat patients with Parkinson’s disease: Hope or hype?

Targeting alpha-synuclein in the gut may slow down Parkinson’s disease