Another early-onset Alzheimer’s gene mutation is found in a Colombian family, and is traced back to Africa
For some of us, they carry the bright blue of our grandfather’s eyes. For others they result in the characteristic
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New cell model of most common form of Alzheimer’s points to molecular causes, drug target
Harvard Medical School geneticists have created a new model-in-a-dish of sporadic Alzheimer’s disease, which accounts for more than 90 percent
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Study suggests how high blood pressure might contribute to Alzheimer’s
The brain’s system for removing waste is driven primarily by the pulsations of adjoining arteries, University of Rochester neuroscientists and
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Super donor searched: Why feces of some people is so valuable
The research team led by Dr Justin O’sullivan of the University of Auckland has been working for several years with
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Exercise can help fight off Alzheimer’s, but how?
According to a study covered on Medical News Today last year, engaging in regular, leisurely exercise can help keep the
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Speeding up genetic diagnosis of Huntington’s disease
People with Huntington’s disease suffer from jerky body movements and decreasing mental abilities. The condition usually leads to death 15-20
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Injection that stops Alzheimer’s could be available in ten years
Injection that stops the onslaught of Alzheimer’s could be available within 10 YEARS, experts predict The injection would silence genes
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Alzheimer’s: Study zeroes in on brain’s weakest link
In Alzheimer’s disease, as in other forms of dementia, a defining feature is the accumulation of certain toxic proteins in
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One type of brain cell may invite Alzheimer’s: Research on toxic proteins could drive treatment strategies
Better tactics for detecting, preventing and treating Alzheimer’s disease depend on a clearer understanding of cellular-level changes in the minds
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New generation of therapeutics based on understanding of aging biology show promise for Alzheimer’s disease
A scientific strategy that explores therapeutic targets based on the biology of aging is gaining ground as an effective approach
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