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·May 29, 2020·2 min read

How toxic protein spreads in Alzheimer’s disease

Tau spreads through the human brain via neural communication pathways. The spread is accelerated by the presence of amyloid-beta.

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·May 26, 2020·3 min read

Dementia gene raises risk of severe COVID-19

People with the Alzheimer's associated ApoE e4e4 gene have increased vulnerability to developing severe symptoms of COVID-19 if they become infected with the virus. Findings suggest those with the dementia-related gene have double the risk of developing severe coronavirus symptoms compared to those who those with the common e3e3 form of the APOE gene.

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·May 21, 2020·2 min read

ALS biomarker found in children’s teeth

Researchers have identified a new, early biomarker for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) on the teeth of children. Patients who were diagnosed with ALS in adulthood showed signs of dysregulation uptake of a mixture of essential elements, including zinc, copper, lead, and tin, on their teeth. The study is the first to show clear signatures at birth and within the first decade of life for ALS.

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·May 20, 2020·4 min read

Link between diesel exhaust and risk of Parkinson’s discovered

Researchers have uncovered the process by which air pollution can damage brain cells, leading to an increased risk of Parkinson's disease. Chemicals found in diesel fuel reduced autophagic flux, which is a major pathway implicated in neurodegeneration.

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·May 19, 2020·2 min read

Animal study shows human brain cells repair damage in multiple sclerosis

Human iPSCs transplanted into animal models of multiple sclerosis help repair cell damage and restore function.

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·May 16, 2020·4 min read

Certain Memory Complaints Predict Future Dementia

Subjective cognitive complaints may be the earliest detectable stages of preclinical dementia.

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·May 15, 2020·4 min read

Gut microbiome influences ALS outcomes

Study reveals a new gut-brain connection in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The gut microbiome could influence the severity of the neurodegenerative disease. Altering the bacteria in the gut may prevent or improve symptoms of ALS.

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·May 14, 2020·4 min read

Retinal texture could provide early biomarker of Alzheimer’s disease

The topmost layer of neurons in the retina of mouse models of Alzheimer's disease exhibits textural changes. The findings could be a new biomarker for Alzheimer's disease.

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·May 11, 2020·3 min read

Resilience to ALS due to synaptic safety mechanism

Study reveals a self-corrective mechanism within synapses that is activated by neurodegeneration and slows disease progression in animal models of ALS.

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·May 5, 2020·4 min read

New evidence that higher caffeine and urate levels are protective against Parkinson’s

Caffeine and urate have been associated with a reduced risk of idiopathic Parkinson's disease. Researchers noted a lower caffeine intake in idiopathic Parkinson's patients. Increasing caffeine consumption was linked to decreased odds of being diagnosed with Parkinson's. Lower levels of blood urate were also associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease.

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·May 5, 2020·6 min read

Flavonoid-rich berries, fruits and tea may have a protective benefit against Alzheimer’s

Consuming a flavonoid-rich diet could help combat the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease for those with risk factors. Low intake of specific flavonoids, especially anthocyanins, which are found in blueberries and strawberries, was associated with a four-fold risk of developing Alzheimer's.

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·May 4, 2020·4 min read

Artificial intelligence algorithm can accurately predict risk and diagnose Alzheimer’s disease

Combining brain imaging data with a new machine learning algorithm, researchers can accurately predict the risk and determine a diagnosis for Alzheimer's disease.

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neurodegenerative diseases

How toxic protein spreads in Alzheimer’s disease

Dementia gene raises risk of severe COVID-19

ALS biomarker found in children’s teeth

Link between diesel exhaust and risk of Parkinson’s discovered

Animal study shows human brain cells repair damage in multiple sclerosis

Certain Memory Complaints Predict Future Dementia

Gut microbiome influences ALS outcomes

Retinal texture could provide early biomarker of Alzheimer’s disease

Resilience to ALS due to synaptic safety mechanism

New evidence that higher caffeine and urate levels are protective against Parkinson’s

Flavonoid-rich berries, fruits and tea may have a protective benefit against Alzheimer’s

Artificial intelligence algorithm can accurately predict risk and diagnose Alzheimer’s disease

Multilingualism Calculator Reveals True Language Strengths

Brain Blends Fast and Slow Signals to Shape Human Thought

Immune Signal Ratio May Predict Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Early Screen Time Linked to Long-Term Brain Changes, Teen Anxiety

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