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New blood biomarker may increase Alzheimer’s risk by 35 times
Samples are taken every 18 months as part of a longitudinal study of healthy older Australians. “We found that people…
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How could a neurotransmitter be key in controlling the toxicity of Alzheimer’s disease (and) #8203;?
Researchers have discovered a new role for somatostatin, a protein-based neurotransmitter, in reducing the toxicity that causes Alzheimer’s disease. Source…
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Common viruses trigger Alzheimer’s disease onset
“Our results suggest a pathway to Alzheimer’s disease, where VZV infection induces inflammatory agents that wake HSV in the brain,”…
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Research reveals where memory fragments are stored
This separation ensures that, in the future, exposure to any individual cues is sufficient to activate the prefrontal cortex, which…
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Alzheimer’s affects the best known biological pathways in the brain: Study
Key molecular biological pathways that drive changes in cells that cause Alzheimer’s disease have been revealed by scientists. The team…
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Can the Flu shot protect against Alzheimer’s disease?
The initial online version of the paper detailing the findings was available prior to publication in the August 2 issue…
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Looking at migraines with new treatments
A migraine is not just a bad headache. The disease can cause sharp pain that leaves you bedridden for days.…
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Social background may influence dementia incidence
Differences in rates of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRDs) based on a person’s sex, race, and ethnicity in the…
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FDA-approved early detection test for Alzheimer’s disease
for patients 55 years of age and older with signs of cognitive impairment. The test also received a breakout device…
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Cardiovascular risk factors associated with increased risk of dementia
The study looked at 1,244 people with an average age of 55 who were considered healthy in terms of heart…
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