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·February 29, 2016·3 min read

Improving Memory in Alzheimer’s by Blocking Inflammation

Researchers have disarmed the brain's response to amyloid beta using a compound used to treat cancer, a new study reports.

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·February 26, 2016·4 min read

Researchers Suppress Alzheimer’s Associated Neuronal Death and Oxidative Stress

Researchers have successfully designed mitochondria-specific ceria nanoparticles which appear to be capable of suppressing neuronal death associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 26, 2016·4 min read

Could Deep Brain Stimulation Help Treat Alzheimer’s Disease?

A pioneering study is underway to test the effectiveness of deep brain stimulation in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 25, 2016·3 min read

Blocking the Harmful Behavior of a Key Alzheimer’s Enzyme

Researchers present a new therapeutic strategy that could help patients with Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 24, 2016·3 min read

Staying Mentally Active May Delay Alzheimer’s Symptoms, But Not the Underlying Disease

According to a new study, keeping mentally active can help stave off symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, but does not change the underlying disease in the brain.

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·February 24, 2016·1 min read

Misdiagnosis May Lead to Delayed Treatment For Dementia Patients

Researchers believe many patients showing signs of dementia are being too quickly diagnose with Alzheimer's disease, when they may actually be suffering from frontotemporal dementia, thus delaying appropriate treatment.

Image shows microglia and amyloid plaques in the brain of an Alzheimer's mouse model.

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·February 23, 2016·4 min read

Immune System May Play a Larger Role in Alzheimer’s than Thought

A new study reports immune cells that help us fight off infections may play a larger role in Alzheimer's disease than researchers previously thought.

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·February 19, 2016·3 min read

Waste Product of Exercise Protects Neurons from Trauma Damage

Researchers have discovered how lactate can protect neurons from damage following acute trauma.

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·February 18, 2016·4 min read

A Key Mechanism that Could Improve Brain Function

Astrocytes can be adjusted by neurons in response to injury and disease, a new study reports.

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·February 18, 2016·4 min read

Stem Cell Study Reveals How Parkinson’s Spreads

A new stem cell study offers clues as to how Parkinson's disease spreads from cell to cell.

Image shows positive α-Synuclein staining of a Lewy body in a patient with Parkinson's disease.

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·February 17, 2016·4 min read

Biomarker for Early Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Disease Identified

A new study reports lower concentrations of α-synuclein in the cerebrospinal fluid of Parkinson's patients is associated with reduced cognitive performance.

Illustration showing a cut away of the brain with the locus coeruleus highlighted in blue.

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·February 16, 2016·3 min read

‘Ground Zero’ Brain Region for Alzheimer’s Highlighted

A new study reports the locus coeruleus, an area of the brain essential for maintaining cognitive function, is vulnerable to toxins and infections. This brain area appears to be the first place affected by late onset Alzheimer's.