Sticky plaque discovery sheds light on Alzheimer’s

A new study that reveals protein plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease are stickier than thought could lead to new therapies.

Silvia Cernea Clark-Rice • futurity
Jan. 30, 2023 ~7 min

Mice show gut bacteria play role in brain health

"...manipulating the gut microbiome could be a way to have an effect on the brain without putting anything directly into the brain."

Tamara Bhandari-Washington University • futurity
Jan. 19, 2023 ~8 min


Blood test detects marker of Alzheimer’s neurodegeneration

A new test needs only a blood sample to detect a novel marker of Alzheimer's disease neurodegeneration, researchers report.

Anastasia Gorelova-Pittsburgh • futurity
Jan. 3, 2023 ~7 min

Chilean degus are really good models for Alzheimer’s

Long-lived Chilean rodents called degus are better models for studying Alzheimer's disease in humans than mice and rats.

Anne Warde-UC Irvine • futurity
Dec. 20, 2022 ~5 min

Crosswords top digital games in slowing memory loss

Crossword puzzles do a better job than digital brain games in slowing memory loss in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.

Duke University • futurity
Dec. 9, 2022 ~6 min

What you should know about the new Alzheimer’s drug

A new Alzheimer's drug called lecanemab appears effective in slowing cognitive decline, but may come with some risks.

Mark Michaud-Rochester • futurity
Dec. 6, 2022 ~7 min

Could swelling on axons cause Alzheimer’s disease?

Alzheimer's disease's debilitating symptoms may be the result of swelling caused by amyloid plaques in the brain, research suggests.

Bill Hathaway-Yale • futurity
Dec. 1, 2022 ~4 min

Does swelling on axons cause Alzheimer’s disease?

Alzheimer's disease's debilitating symptoms may be the result of swelling caused by amyloid plaques in the brain, research suggests.

Bill Hathaway-Yale • futurity
Dec. 1, 2022 ~4 min


Fewer key immune cells may contribute to Alzheimer’s

Can underproduction of key immune cells contribute to Alzheimer's? A new study suggests the answer is yes.

Andrew Smith-Rutgers • futurity
Nov. 30, 2022 ~5 min

Can compounds in wine, green tea slow Alzheimer’s?

Common compounds in wine and in green tea reduced the formation of Alzheimer's plaques with few or no side effects.

Taylor McNeil-Tufts • futurity
Nov. 10, 2022 ~6 min

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