Researchers discover major new contributor to Alzheimer's disease
Research reports for the first time a pathway that begins in the gut and ends with a potent pro-inflammatory toxin in brain cells.
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Joseph Shavit
Oct 9, 2022
New innovation detects Alzheimer’s disease in the blood
Researchers have developed a method to detect build-up of amyloid β in the brain, a characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease, from biomarkers.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 27, 2022
Sugar molecule key to the prevention and cure of Alzheimer's Disease
Researchers say they discovered that a special sugar molecule could play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 26, 2022
Scientists discover the mechanisms behind learning, memory and Alzheimer's Disease
Patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) have lower levels of the neuromodulator acetylcholine (ACh) in their brains.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 19, 2022
Genetic link between gut disorders and Alzheimer's Disease confirmed
A world-first study has confirmed the link between the two, which could lead to earlier detection and new potential treatments.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 16, 2022
Alzheimer’s disease effects can now be reduced by 80%, study finds
The prevention and removal of misfolded protein aggregates is considered a promising strategy to treat Alzheimer's Disease.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 14, 2022
Drug first developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease reduces obesity and improves heart function
Drug first developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia and sickle cell disease reduces obesity, and improves heart function.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 30, 2022
Can we reverse the effects of age related memory loss? Experts say yes
An estimated 6.5 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s in 2022. That figure is predicted to nearly double by 2050.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 30, 2022
Alzheimers breakthough -- the mechanisms behind learning and memory identified
Researchers have identified the intracellular signal cascade through which ACh regulates aversive learning, a major preliminary test for AD.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 24, 2022
A special sugar molecule is key to Alzheimer's cure
The molecule, known as a glycan, could serve as a new target for early diagnostic tests, treatments and perhaps prevention of Alzheimer’s.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 21, 2022
Boosting neuron formation can cure Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers discovered that increasing the production of new neurons in mice with Alzheimer’s disease rescues the animals’ memory defects.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 17, 2022
Reprogramming the brain to mop up Alzheimer’s disease
The discovery of how to shift damaged brain cells from a diseased state into a healthy one presents a new path to treating Alzheimer's.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 11, 2022
Everyday viruses can trigger the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers find
Shingles infection may activate dormant neurological herpes viruses, causing inflammation and accumulation of Alzheimer’s associated protein
Joshua Shavit
Jul 28, 2022
Alzheimers breakthough as scientists identify the mechanisms behind learning and memory
Scientists Identify the Molecular Mechanisms Behind Learning and Memory, May Open Door to New Therapeutic Strategies for Alzheimer’s Disease
Joseph Shavit
Jul 24, 2022
New sensor can detect Alzheimer’s disease up to 17 years in advance
The dementia disorder Alzheimer’s disease has a symptom-free course of 15 to 20 years before the first clinical symptoms emerge.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 23, 2022
Sugar-studded protein is key to Alzheimer's disease cure
Researchers say they discovered that a special sugar molecule could play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 14, 2022
Viagra-related drug shown to reduce obesity and improve heart function
Researchers have found that a drug first developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia and sickle cell disease reduces obesity.
Joshua Shavit
Jul 13, 2022
High-fat diet leads to anxiety, depression and Alzheimer's disease
Mice fed a high-fat diet for 30 weeks were considerably more likely to develop diabetes, face cognitive impairments, and develop depression
Joshua Shavit
Jul 12, 2022
Ultrasound imaging can help solve major Alzheimer's disease problem
Understanding the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and the brain’s complex network of vessels and veins is a challenge for science.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 25, 2022
Flu vaccination linked to 40% reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease
People who received at least one influenza vaccine were 40% less likely than their non-vaccinated peers to develop Alzheimer’s disease
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