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Proline Repeats Help Protein Grow Tooth Enamel
December 22, 2009 — A simple amino acid that is repeated in the center of proteins found in tooth enamel makes teeth stronger and more resilient, according to new ... > full story -
Diet High in Methionine Could Increase Risk of Alzheimer's
December 17, 2009 — A diet rich in methionine, an amino acid typically found in red meats, fish, beans, eggs, garlic, lentils, onions, yogurt and seeds, can possibly increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's ... > full story -
Researchers Find High Leptin Levels May Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
December 16, 2009 — Researchers have found that higher leptin (a protein that controls weight and appetite) levels were associated with a lower incidence of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. The study may open pathways ... > full story -
Brain Plaques in Healthy Individuals Linked to Increased Alzheimer's Risk
December 15, 2009 — Scientists have long assumed that amyloid brain plaques found in autopsies of Alzheimer's patients are harmful and cause Alzheimer's disease. But autopsies of people with no signs of mental ... > full story -
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Drug for Alzheimer's Disease Does Not Appear to Slow Cognitive Decline
December 15, 2009 — Although there were promising results in a phase 2 trial, patients with mild Alzheimer disease who received the drug tarenflurbil as part of a phase 3 trial did not have better outcomes on measures ... > full story -
Delaying the Aging Process Protects Against Alzheimer's Disease
December 11, 2009 — Aging is the single greatest risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. In a new study, researchers found that simply slowing the aging process in mice prone to develop Alzheimer's disease prevented their ... > full story -
Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor Reduces Damage in Alzheimer's Brain
December 10, 2009 — The low-density lipoprotein receptor has received a lot of attention because of its connection with coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis, but now it appears as if it may have a beneficial ... > full story -
Strategies to Protect New Brain Cells Against Alzheimer's Disease
December 8, 2009 — Scientists have discovered that two main causes of AD amyloid-beta (A²) peptides and apolipoprotein E4 (apoE4) impair the growth of new neurons born in adult brains. What is more, they have ... > full story -
HIV-Related Memory Loss Linked to Alzheimer's Protein
December 8, 2009 — More than half of HIV patients experience memory problems and other cognitive impairments as they age, and doctors know little about the underlying causes. New research suggests HIV-related cognitive ... > full story -
Scientists Restore Some Function to Cells from Cystic Fibrosis Patients
December 7, 2009 — In an encouraging new development, scientists have restored partial function to lung cells collected from patients with cystic fibrosis. While there is still much work to be done before the therapy ... > full story
