Brain scans offer clues to memory trouble

Brain scans reveal differences among healthy older adults' ability to recall memories. New research digs into what causes the variations.

Taylor Kubota-Stanford • futurity
June 4, 2020 ~7 min

Are retina layers early warning for Alzheimer’s disease?

Research with mice shows a new imaging technique could help spot early warning signs of Alzheimer's disease by looking at the retina.

Ken Kingery-Duke • futurity
May 26, 2020 ~7 min


Blood test accurately detects Alzheimer’s disease

A new blood test accurately detects a protein that indicates Alzheimer's disease, researchers say. It may change the way we diagnose and treat the disease.

McGill University • futurity
May 12, 2020 ~8 min

Algorithm beats experts in Alzheimer’s diagnosis

A new deep learning algorithm outperformed neurologists in accurate Alzheimer's disease diagnosis. It could help save lives and get more people treatment.

Art Jahnke-Boston University • futurity
May 7, 2020 ~7 min

Does inflammation cause delirium after surgery?

Inflammation gets past the brain's gatekeeper to cause post-surgical delirium, new research in mice shows. The finding could help Alzheimer's patients.

Sarah Avery-Duke • futurity
April 15, 2020 ~4 min

Amyloid build-up isn’t the only Alzheimer’s risk factor

A study of people with Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease highlights the importance of amyloid. But it also shows that's not the only factor.

Anne Warde-UC Irvine • futurity
April 8, 2020 ~3 min

5 ways to help those with Alzheimer’s during COVID-19

An expert offers coping advice for caregivers and people living with Alzheimer's during COVID-19.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
April 6, 2020 ~3 min

The way tau spreads may lead to new dementia treatments

A new understanding of how tau proteins moves from neuron to neuron in the brain could pave the way for new ways to fight neurodegenerative diseases.

Sonia Fernandez-UCSB • futurity
April 2, 2020 ~7 min


Lost sleep could set you up for Alzheimer’s

Two new studies shed light on how Alzheimer's may start far before symptoms arise and how sleep may affect your risk for developing dementia.

Tamara Bhandari-Washington University • futurity
April 2, 2020 ~7 min

Brain cell protection may also regulate your sleep

Understanding more about how a system that protects brain cells affects sleep could reveal a connection between sleep disorders and neurodegenerative diseases.

Lauren Ingeno-Penn • futurity
March 13, 2020 ~5 min

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