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MRI scans shows promise in predicting dementia
Brain changes evident in scans before memory, cognitive decline...
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New information on the pathological mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have indicated that the accumulation of pathological tau triggers a safety valve mechanism in the otherwise well-regulated cell membranes...
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Protein sequencing method could transform biological research
A team of researchers have demonstrated a new way to sequence proteins that are much more sensitive than existing technology, identifying individual protein molecules rather than requiring millions of molecules at a time
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Immunotherapy targeting blood protein fibrin
Targeting the fibrin protein could ensure that fibrin leaking through the blood-brain barrier does not cause inflammation or disease in the brain...
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Scientists create map of brain region linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have mapped areas of the brain that are linked to Alzheimer's disease to deliver genetically-targeted drugs to specific neurons...
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Cryo-EM shows structure of TRPM2
The structure of the protein TRPM2, a possible drug target, has been revealed for the first time by researchers at Van Andel Research Institute...
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The molecular link between ageing and neurodegeneration
Researchers have described the discovery of a molecular link between ageing and a major genetic cause of both ALS and FTD...
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Study suggests viral connection to Alzheimer’s disease
A first-of-its-kind study implicates another culprit in the path to Alzheimer's disease: the presence of viruses in the brain...
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Epidemiologists highlight a link between Alzheimer’s and herpes
A new commentary by epidemiologists supports the viability of a potential way to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease...
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MicroRNA provides promise in search for simple, early test for Alzheimer’s
Researchers have found early evidence that tiny snippets of microRNA may help with early detection of conditions such as Alzheimer's disease...
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Genes linking Alzheimer’s and Down syndrome discovered
Scientists are a step closer to understanding which genes are responsible for early-onset Alzheimer's disease in people with Down syndrome...
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NIH-funded study finds new evidence that viruses may play a role in Alzheimer’s disease
Analysis of large data sets from post-mortem brain samples of people with and without Alzheimer's disease has revealed new evidence that viral species, particularly herpesviruses, may have a role in Alzheimer’s disease biology.
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APOE4 gene variant linked to Alzheimer’s
A study reveals why people with the APOE4 gene have a higher risk of the disease...
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Tau mutations may increase cancer risk
Mutations in the protein tau, commonly associated with neurodegenerative disorders, may serve as a novel risk factor for cancer...
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Three new genes linked to Alzheimer’s identified
An international research team has identified three new genes linked to the risk of Alzheimer’s disease...
