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Drug Quickly Reverses Alzheimer's Symptoms in Mice
Neuroscientists have made a
dramatic breakthrough in
their efforts to find a cure
for Alzheimer's disease. The
use of a drug appears to
quickly reverse the
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Same Genes Linked to Early And Late-Onset Alzheimer's
The same gene mutations
linked to inherited,
early-onset
Alzheimer’s disease
have been found in people
with the more common
... > full story
Alzheimer's Disease May Spread by 'Jumping' from One Brain Region to Another
For decades, researchers
have debated whether
Alzheimer's disease starts
independently in vulnerable
brain regions at different
... > full story
Decaffeinated Coffee May Help Improve Memory Function and Reduce Risk of Diabetes
In an animal study,
researchers found that
decaffeinated coffee may
improve glucose utilization
in the brain, reducing the
... > full story
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New Target for Alzheimer's Drugs
February 9, 2012 — UC Riverside biomedical scientists have identified a new link between a protein (beta-arrestin) and short-term memory that could open new doors for the therapeutic treatment of neurological ... > full story -
How to Tell Apart the Forgetful from Those at Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
February 2, 2012 — It can be difficult to distinguish between people with normal age-associated memory loss and those with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI). However people with aMCI are at a greater risk of ... > full story -
Untangling the Mysteries of Alzheimer's
February 2, 2012 — Researchers have found new evidence that confirms the significance of a protein that neuroscientists call tau to the development of Alzheimer's disease. While earlier studies have focused on tau's ... > full story -
Why the Brain Is More Reluctant to Function as We Age
February 1, 2012 — New findings reveal a novel mechanism through which the brain may become more reluctant to function as we grow ... > full story -
Mild Cognitive Impairment Is Common, Affects Men Most, Study Finds
January 25, 2012 — Researchers report that more than 6 percent of Americans age 70 to 89 develop mild cognitive impairment (MCI) every year. Also, the condition appears to affect men and those who only have a high ... > full storyMore: -
Could Alzheimer's Disease Be Diagnosed With a Simple Blood Test?
January 25, 2012 — A pilot study suggests infrared analysis of white blood cells is a promising strategy for diagnosis of Alzheimer's ... > full story -
Protein in Brain Could Be a Key Target in Controlling Alzheimer’s
January 25, 2012 — A protein recently discovered in the brain could play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s ... > full story -
Lifelong Brain-Stimulating Habits Linked to Lower Alzheimer's Protein Levels
January 23, 2012 — People who have made mental engagement a lifelong habit have lower levels of a key protein linked to Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study by neuroscientists. The findings could provide ... > full storyMore: -
Alzheimer's Protein Characterized
January 22, 2012 — Clarification of the role of a specific protein fragment that forms toxic clumps and damages the brain could lead to therapeutics for Alzheimer's ... > full story -
Active Compounds Against Alzheimer's Disease: New Insights Thanks to Simulations
January 12, 2012 — Various molecules have been synthesized that inhibit self-assembly of the amyloid beta peptide in vitro. This peptide is strongly linked to Alzheimer's disease. Based on computer simulations, ... > full story
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