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Scientists create map of brain region linked to Alzheimer’s disease

8 October 2018 | By Drug Target Review

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

25 September 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (Drug Target Review)

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

28 August 2018 | By Drug Target Review

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

25 July 2018 | By Drug Target Review

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

12 July 2018 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review)

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

29 June 2018 | By Drug Target Review

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

26 June 2018 | By Drug Target Review

Scientists are a step closer to understanding which genes are responsible for early-onset Alzheimer's disease in people with Down syndrome...

NIH-funded study finds new evidence that viruses may play a role in Alzheimer’s disease

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NIH-funded study finds new evidence that viruses may play a role in Alzheimer’s disease

25 June 2018 | By Drug Target Review

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

4 June 2018 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review)

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

25 May 2018 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review)

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

24 May 2018 | By Drug Target Review

An international research team has identified three new genes linked to the risk of Alzheimer’s disease...

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BNIP1 identified as a risk gene for ALS

10 April 2018 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review)

Broad data analysis points to genetic similarities between Lou Gehrig's Disease and a form of dementia...

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PET imaging agent may help guide therapy for Alzheimer’s

5 April 2018 | By Dr Zara Kassam (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have developed a new imaging agent that could help guide and assess treatments for people with various neurological diseases...

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