Alzheimer’s
Scientists just found a way to see hidden brain changes as we age
This opens new avenues for studying brain health, dementia, and small vessel disease.
Smelling Menthol may help fight memory loss
Smelling this substance modulates the immune system and improves cognition in animals.
Low-cost blood test for early Alzheimer’s detection
In a proof-of-concept study, the test detected five key biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease.
Potential new targets found for Alzheimer’s drugs
The study revealed genes and cellular pathways that haven’t been linked to Alzheimer’s before.
ADHD and Dementia: New study finds unexpected neurological link
How ADHD may increase the risk of dementia in later years?
An experimental drug shows promise in lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s dementia
Clinical trial of people destined to develop early-onset Alzheimer’s disease shows eliminating amyloid from brain.
Increasing the power of the brain’s gamma rhythms could help fight Alzheimer’s
Evidence that 40Hz gamma stimulation promotes brain health is expanding.
Sugars in the Brain: A hidden key to aging and memory loss
Scientists uncovered striking age-related changes in the sugary coating.
16 susceptibility genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease found
Unveiling the genetic mysteries of Alzheimer's.
This newly discovered brain cell helps you remember objects
Discovery of these cells reshapes our understanding of how memory work.
Antibiotics and vaccines may reduce dementia risk
We urgently need new treatments to slow the progress of dementia, if not to prevent it.
Blood vessel dysfunction in temporal lobes linked to mild cognitive impairment
Researchers suggest adding blood vessel health to dementia diagnostics.
The key cellular mechanism driving Alzheimer’s disease unraveled
Microglia are the primary immunological cells in the brain. They control injury repair, neural network maintenance, and brain development. In Alzheimer's dementia (AD), they...
Uncovering the genetic basis of rare mutations in Alzheimer’s disease
New insights into the mechanisms driving this genetic form of the disease.
Predicting Alzheimer’s 20 years before the symptoms appear
Hidden fat predicts Alzheimer’s 20 years ahead of symptoms.
A significant step forward in scientists’ understanding of Alzheimer’s disease
New discovery could offer significant answers on Alzheimer’s disease.
Females sleep less and awaken more frequently than males
What may underlie sleep differences in men and women?
Study suggests middle age as a pivotal period for brain health
Defects in this recycling process have been linked to neurodegenerative disorders.
Scientists successfully reactivated a specific memory circuit in mice
Findings could spur new ways to study and treat human memory loss, including Alzheimer’s disease.
How proteins impact brain activity and contribute to Alzheimer’s?
Understanding changes in pre-clinical Alzheimer’s disease.
Outdoor light at night could be a significant risk factor in Alzheimer’s
Light pollution a new Alzheimer’s risk factor.
Potential biomarker for early Alzheimer’s diagnosis identified
New research has found a way to diagnose Alzheimer's disease (AD) earlier by analyzing biomarkers in blood.
Boosting drug and material solutions with peptide clumping
Peptides, short amino acid chains, are not just building blocks and are crucial for building structures, speeding up reactions.
Brain-protective molecules by IOCB Prague
The modified CART neuropeptide is more stable, reduces appetite, and protects the brain from harmful tau proteins linked to Alzheimer's.
Sleep prepares neurons for new memories
During sleep, these neurons replay the same activity, helping to store memories in the brain's cortex, allows us to keep learning new things.