Can fixing protein synthesis rescue memory from Alzheimer’s?
A new study with mice offers a promising way to potentially restore cognitive function loss due to Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.
Feb. 3, 2021 • ~6 min
Can stinky ‘rotten egg’ gas protect against Alzheimer’s?
Hydrogen sulfide, typically characterized as poisonous, corrosive, and smelling of rotten eggs, may protect aging brain cells against Alzheimer's disease.
Jan. 14, 2021 • ~7 min
Following the hops of disordered proteins could lead to future treatments of Alzheimer’s disease
Study shows how to determine the elusive motions of proteins that remain disordered.
Jan. 14, 2021 • ~4 min
Can blocking enzymes reverse Alzheimer’s memory loss?
Inhibiting certain enzymes may offer a way to restore memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease, research in mice shows.
Jan. 6, 2021 • ~6 min
Air pollution may contribute to Alzheimer’s and dementia risk – here's what we're learning from brain scans
The tiny air pollutants known as PM2.5, emitted by vehicles, factories and power plants, aren’t just a hazard for lungs. A study finds more brain shrinkage in older women exposed to pollution.
Jan. 5, 2021 • ~7 min
Protein may clarify Alzheimer’s and body clock link
Poor sleep and other issues with circadian rhythm are common for people with Alzheimer's disease. Now researchers may have a clue to why.
Dec. 23, 2020 • ~8 min
Protein in cerebrospinal fluid signals Alzheimer’s stage
Measuring levels of a specific type of Alzheimer's protein in the fluid that surrounds the brain and spine can indicate how far the disease has progressed.
Dec. 17, 2020 • ~8 min
Diseases like Alzheimer’s happen in 2 phases
"In other words, we think that patients need to be treated differently depending on which phase they are in."
Dec. 10, 2020 • ~8 min
For dementia caregivers, tips for holiday joy during COVID
How can the families of someone with Alzheimer's or dementia make the holidays special during the pandemic? An elder care expert has suggestions.
Dec. 4, 2020 • ~5 min
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