Infrared Sensor Spots Alzheimer’s 17 Years Before Symptoms
June 1, 2023
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A new sensor has been developed that can detect Alzheimer’s more than a decade before symptoms appear. Learn more.
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Are Macaque Monkeys Better Test Models for Alzheimer’s Treatments?
May 31, 2023
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Rhesus macaque monkeys are being used to research early-stage Alzheimer’s. Find out why they are so much better than mice. Learn the advantages they offer scientists in the search for a cure.
Suvorexant Reduces Alzheimer’s Tau & Amyloid Beta
May 29, 2023
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Researchers find that people with dementia who received the drug suvorexant showed a drop in tau and amyloid beta. The drug is already available for sleep problems in Alzheimer’s. Learn more.
Memories Sharpen in Video Game Study
May 26, 2023
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Scientists at UC San Francisco have found a way to reverse some of the negative effects of aging on the brain, using a video game designed to improve cognitive control.
Why Do ‘Superagers’ Learn Like 25-Year-Olds?
May 24, 2023
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What kind of brain enables “superagers” to learn and recall novel information as well as a 25-year-old? Researchers have found the answer. Learn more.
Green Tea Molecules Break Up Alzheimer’s Tau Tangles
May 15, 2023
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A molecule found in green tea helped UCLA biochemists discover several molecules that can destroy tau fiber. Learn more.
Discovery of Biomarker Could Predict Alzheimer’s in Blood Test
May 12, 2023
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A certain protein in the blood can be used to predict the eventual appearance of Alzheimer’s. Will this allow for early intervention?
Is Alzheimer’s Connected to Concussions?
May 10, 2023
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Brain patterns in concussions are similar to patterns seen in Alzheimer’s. Why? The initial traumatic event that caused the concussion may trigger a sequence of degenerative changes in the brain.
With 1.7 million annual concussions in the U.S., learn more about these relevant findings.
Iron is Aging Our Elders
May 8, 2023
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During aging as well as during Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease, iron accumulates in the human brain. Now, researchers found that in vertebrates, a microRNA called
Alzheimer’s Duo: Science to Cure, Music to Cope
May 5, 2023
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Dr. Rudy Tanzi is a top researcher in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Chris Mann is a famed music star. Learn about the latest research and see how they join forces in this remarkable video.
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