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·March 18, 2021·3 min read

Animal Model Opens Way to Test Alzheimer’s Disease Therapies

Using rhesus macaques, researchers have developed a new model of early-stage Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 14, 2019·4 min read

Herpes Virus and Tumors Evolved to Learn How to Manipulate the Same Ancient RNA

A new study reports herpes virus utilizes ancient RNA to proliferate, mimicking the same process tumors have been found to manipulate. The findings could have implications for new treatment options and also may shed light on neurodegenerative diseases.

The image shows a human brain showing frontotemporal lobar degeneration causing frontotemporal dementia.

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·January 5, 2015·2 min read

Study Examines Criminal Behavior in Patients with Neurodegenerative Diseases

A new study examines the emergence of criminal behavior in those with neurodegenerative diseases.

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·December 17, 2020·2 min read

Regulating Copper in the Brain Stops Memory Loss Associated With Alzheimer’s

Researchers have developed a molecule that regulates the circulation of copper in the brain. The molecule extracts copper trapped in amyloid plaques in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. Administered orally, the molecule inhibits memory loss associated with Alzheimer's.

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·July 19, 2023·4 min read

Espresso: More Than Energy Buzz, it’s A Potential Defense Against Alzheimer’s

Recent in vitro research reveals that espresso may offer more than a caffeine jolt. The study indicates that certain compounds in espresso can inhibit tau protein aggregation, a process implicated in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

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·September 28, 2021·3 min read

Cognitive Function Maintained Among Elderly Who Feel Good About Life

Feeling content in life slows cognitive decline in older adults, a new study reports. Researchers say the odds of older adults developing cognitive impairment and dementia were reduced in those who reported better psychological well-being.

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·December 11, 2018·4 min read

New Discoveries Predict Ability to Forecast Dementia From Single Molecule

Researchers report single tau proteins have different shapes, and the folds of the molecules could help doctors to predict which type of dementia a person is likely to suffer from.