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This image shows a Gallyas silver stain of neurofibrillary tangles in the hippocampus of an old person with Alzheimer's related pathology.

·November 13, 2014·6 min read

New Alzheimer’s Related Memory Disorder Identified

Researchers have defined and established a criteria for a new neurodegenerative disease which closely resembles Alzheimer's.

The image shows the tau protein structure.

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·August 13, 2014·3 min read

Reduction of Tau Protein Improves Symptoms in Model of Severe Childhood Epilepsy

A new study reports that reducing levels of tau protein in the brain effectively blocks the development of Dravet syndrome in mouse models.

This image shows prion like proteins in brain slices.

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·May 23, 2014·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Conditions Linked to Prion-Like Proteins

Researchers discover Alzheimer's disease, and other neurodegenerative conditions could be linked to prion-like proteins.

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·March 10, 2014·5 min read

Researchers Model a Key Breaking Point Involved in Traumatic Brain Injury

A new study sheds light on the mechanical properties of tau and its role in the elasticity of neurons. The findings could answer some important questions about tbi.

This shows the difference between a healthy brain and one of an alzheimer's patient.

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·February 25, 2014·2 min read

Brain Cell Activity Regulates Alzheimer’s Protein

A new study reports that increased neural activity boosts tau levels in the brain.

This is a sagittal MRI slice with highlighting indicating location of the posterior cingulate.

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·August 19, 2013·3 min read

Brain Network Decay Detected in Early Alzheimer’s

Disruptions in brain networks emerge around the same time as chemical markers for Alzheimer's disease appear in spinal fluid, new research suggests.

Three panels show tangles and Lewy bodies.

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·July 3, 2013·4 min read

Shape-shifting Disease Proteins May Explain Variable Appearance of Neurodegenerative Diseases

Researchers discover alpha-synuclein proteins can morph into different strains. This can promote misfolding of other disease proteins associated with neurodegenerative diseases.

The image shows neurofibrillary tangles associated with Alzheimer's.

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·June 26, 2013·3 min read

Alzheimer’s Disease Mouse Models Point To A Potential Therapeutic Approach

Using well known mouse models, researchers demonstrate a potential new target to fight Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

The image shows the tau proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 19, 2013·3 min read

New Alzheimer’s Research Suggests Possible Cause: The Interaction of Proteins in the Brain

Researchers discover by looking at amyloid-beta and tau independently that the interaction between the proteins could be the key to the cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's disease. As the interaction between the two proteins increased, the progression of Alzheimer's worsened.

The image shows a brain scan of a person with TBI.

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·May 29, 2013·3 min read

From Trauma to Tau

Researchers discover traumatic brain injuries generate tau oligomers, a protein associated with Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. The discovery could provide insight into lasting brain damage caused by TBI.

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·May 23, 2013·4 min read

Scientists Discover Cinnamon Compounds’ Potential Ability to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

Cinnamaldehyde and epicatechin, two compounds found in cinnamon, are showing promise in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.

The image shows a PET scan of a brain of a person with Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 15, 2013·2 min read

Neuronal Activity Induces Tau Release from Healthy Neurons

Researchers discover neuronal activity can stimulate tau release from healthy neurons in the absence of cell death. The study shows treatment of neurons with known biological signaling molecules increases the release of tau into the culture medium.