Alzheimer's Research News
April 14, 2025
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Apr. 11, 2025 — A longstanding mystery in Parkinson's disease research has been why some individuals carrying pathogenic variants that increase their risk of PD go on to develop the disease, while others who also carry such variants do not. The prevailing theory ...
Apr. 9, 2025 — While some studies have suggested that having a mother with Alzheimer's disease may put you more at risk of developing the disease, a new study finds that having a father with the disease may be tied to a greater spread of the tau protein in the ...
Apr. 9, 2025 — Researchers have discovered a way to get anti-inflammatory medicine across the blood-brain barrier, opening the door to potential new therapies for a range of conditions, including Alzheimer's ...
Apr. 9, 2025 — A simpler method of analyzing blood samples for Alzheimer's disease has been tested in a large multi-center ...
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Apr. 9, 2025 — Researchers have discovered a new way that neurons act in neurodegeneration by using human neural organoids -- also known as 'mini-brain' models -- from patients with frontotemporal lobar ...
Apr. 9, 2025 — With the global prevalence of obesity on the rise, it is crucial to explore the neural mechanisms linked to obesity and its influence on brain and cognitive health. However, the impact of obesity on ...
Apr. 9, 2025 — Tim-3 is an immune checkpoint molecule involved in immunity and inflammation recently linked to late-onset Alzheimer's disease (AD), but its role in ...
Apr. 9, 2025 — Heavy drinkers who have eight or more alcoholic drinks per week have an increased risk of brain lesions called hyaline arteriolosclerosis, signs of brain injury that are associated with memory and ...
Apr. 8, 2025 — Calcium transport into and out of mitochondria -- the powerhouses of cells -- is central to cellular energy production and cell death. To maintain ...
Apr. 8, 2025 — A new study shows a compound found in certain fruits and vegetables could hold key to treating neurodegenerative ...
Apr. 8, 2025 — Experimental drug NU-9 -- a small molecule compound approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for clinical trials for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) -- improves ...
Apr. 8, 2025 — Researchers discovered the blood vessels at the back of the eye -- called retinal microvasculature -- can show early signs someone is at risk of developing ...
Apr. 4, 2025 — Damage to the mitochondria, the 'power plants' of the cells, contributes to many diseases. Researchers now describe how cells with defective mitochondria activate a special recycling system to ...
Apr. 3, 2025 — Engineers have created new technology that can move cells without touching them, enabling critical tasks that currently require large pieces of lab ...
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Apr. 2, 2025 — Differences in the distribution of certain proteins and markers in the brain may explain why some people first experience vision changes instead of memory loss in Alzheimer's disease, finds a ...
Apr. 2, 2025 — Researchers have demonstrated how specific biomarkers in the blood can predict the development of dementia up to ten years before diagnosis, among older adults living independently in the ...
Apr. 2, 2025 — A new analysis of a vaccination program in Wales found that the shingles vaccine appeared to lower new dementia diagnoses by 20% -- more than any other known ...
Mar. 31, 2025 — A newly developed blood test for Alzheimer's disease not only aids in the diagnosis of the neurodegenerative condition but also indicates how far it has progressed, according to a new ...
Mar. 31, 2025 — New research reveals that lower proportions of specific sleep stages are associated with reduced brain volume in regions vulnerable to the development of Alzheimer's disease over ...
Mar. 26, 2025 — People living in more disadvantaged neighborhoods may be more likely to develop dementia than people living in neighborhoods with fewer disadvantages, according to a new study. The study does not ...
Mar. 26, 2025 — A research team says high blood sugar levels appear to weaken function in key part of brain, mimicking ...
Mar. 26, 2025 — Stroke survivors who have attended some level of higher education may face even steeper mental declines, according to a study. The findings suggest that attending higher education may enable people ...
Mar. 25, 2025 — For human health, prematurely aging cells are a big problem. When a cell ages and stops growing, its function changes, which can cause or worsen cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease and ...
Mar. 25, 2025 — An adult brain affected by attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) presents modifications similar to those observed in individuals suffering from dementia. These are the ...
Mar. 24, 2025 — A study has demonstrated the high accuracy of plasma p-tau217 as a blood-based biomarker for detecting abnormal brain beta-amyloid pathology, a hallmark of Alzheimer's ...
Mar. 24, 2025 — Researchers developed olfactory tests -- in which participants sniff odor labels that have been placed on a card -- to assess people's ability to discriminate, identify and remember odors. They ...
Mar. 19, 2025 — An experimental drug appears to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's-related dementia in people destined to develop the disease in their 30s, 40s or 50s, according to the results of a new study. The ...
Mar. 18, 2025 — A research team has found that lecanemab was probably less effective in females than males in its Phase 3 trial. However, there was insufficient evidence to say the drug was totally ineffective in ...
Mar. 18, 2025 — Researchers discovered distinct molecular differences in how the brain processes directly experienced versus witnessed trauma -- a finding that could lead to more targeted treatments for ...
Mar. 17, 2025 — Researchers have detailed the precise mechanism through which the inflammatory signaling molecule IL-12 contributes to Alzheimer's ...
Mar. 14, 2025 — Researchers have revealed a new scientific clue that could unlock the key cellular pathway leading to devastating neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease and amyotrophic lateral ...
Mar. 13, 2025 — A person's 'bioenergetic age' -- or how youthfully their cells generate energy -- might be a key indicator of whether they're at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, new ...
Mar. 13, 2025 — Researchers have made a huge leap forward in the fight against Parkinson's disease, solving a decades-long mystery. In a major breakthrough, they have been able to see the human PINK1 protein ...
Mar. 13, 2025 — Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can be an early indicator of Alzheimer's disease or dementia, so identifying those with cognitive issues early could lead to interventions and better outcomes. ...
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Key Differences Between Visual And Memory-Led Alzheimer's Discovered
- Blood Test May Rule out Future Dementia Risk
- Study Strengthens Link Between Shingles Vaccine and Lower Dementia Risk
Monday, March 31, 2025
- Highly Accurate Blood Test Diagnoses Alzheimer's Disease, Measures Extent of Dementia
- New Study Links Lower Proportions of Certain Sleep Stages to Brain Changes Associated With Alzheimer's Disease
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
- Your Neighborhood May Affect Your Risk of Dementia
- Study Unlocks How Diabetes Distorts Memory and Reward Processing
- Highly Educated People Face Steeper Mental Declines After Stroke
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
- New Software Finds Aging Cells That Contribute to Disease and Health Risks
- ADHD May Be Associated With an Increased Risk of Dementia
Monday, March 24, 2025
- Study Confirms Accuracy of Blood Test for Early Alzheimer's Detection in Asian Populations
- At-Home Smell Test for Early Detection of Alzheimer's Disease
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
- Latest Alzheimer's Drug Shown Less Effective in Females Than Males
- Study Finds Unique Brain Changes Linked to Witnessing Trauma
Monday, March 17, 2025
Friday, March 14, 2025
Thursday, March 13, 2025
- Lowering Bioenergetic Age May Help Fend Off Alzheimer's
- Scientists Solve Decades-Long Parkinson's Mystery
- Can AI Help Detect Cognitive Impairment?
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- Vocal Changes in Birds May Predict Age-Related Disorders in People, Study Finds
- 'Doomsday Clock' And Patterns of Mortality and Mental Health in the United States
- Assessing Pain, Anxiety and Other Symptoms of Nursing Home Residents Unable to Speak for Themselves
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Monday, March 10, 2025
- Compound Found in Common Herbs Inspires Potential Anti-Inflammatory Drug for Alzheimer's Disease
- Bad Sleep Harms Old-Age Memory by Disrupting the Brain's 'waste Removal System'
Thursday, March 6, 2025
- Brain Mapping Unlocks Key Alzheimer's Insights
- Alzheimer's Treatment May Lie in the Brain's Own Cleanup Crew
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
- Repurposed ALS Drug Becomes Imaging Probe to Help Diagnose Neurodegeneration
- Among Older Women, Hormone Therapy Linked to Tau Accumulation, a Hallmark of Alzheimer's Disease
- How to Clear the Toxic Tau Protein That Can Lead to Alzheimer's and Related Diseases
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Monday, March 3, 2025
Friday, February 28, 2025
Thursday, February 27, 2025
- How Air Pollution and Wildfire Smoke May Contribute to Memory Loss in Alzheimer's Disease
- Nasal Spray Shows Preclinical Promise for Treating Traumatic Brain Injury
- From Dormant to Danger: How VZV Reactivation Is Driving Central Nervous System Infections
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- Blood Test Could Lead to Better Diagnosis and Management of ALS
- Nuns Contribute 30 Years of Critical Insight Into Dementia Disorders
- Researchers Identify Potential Link Between Retinal Changes, Alzheimer's Disease
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- Researchers Discover 16 New Alzheimer's Disease Susceptibility Genes
- Antidepressants Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline in Dementia, Study Suggests
Monday, February 24, 2025
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Friday, February 28, 2025
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Thursday, February 13, 2025
- Next-Gen Alzheimer's Drugs Extend Independent Living by Months
- New Genetic Mutation Linked to Alzheimer's Risk
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
- Meet the Newly Discovered Brain Cell That Allows You to Remember Objects
- Cracking the Alzheimer's Code: How Brain Trauma Triggers Disease
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Monday, February 10, 2025
- Reasons for Misdiagnosis of Frontotemporal Dementia
- Biomarker Test Can Detect Alzheimer's Pathology Earlier
Friday, February 7, 2025
Thursday, February 6, 2025
- A New Way to Detect Inflammation
- The Two Proteins Involved in Alzheimer's Disease Affect Brain Circuits Differently
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
- Mouth Bacteria May Hold Insight Into Your Future Brain Function
- Study Finds New Link Between Food Choices, Depression and Alzheimer's Disease
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
- New Drug Shows Promise in Reversing Memory Loss for Early Alzheimer's Patients
- Lab Findings Support the Concept That Reducing Neuroinflammation Could Help Fight Alzheimer's
- Scientists Identify Alzheimer's Disease-Protective Genetic Factors and Unravel Disease Mechanisms
Monday, February 3, 2025
Thursday, January 30, 2025
- Being Social May Delay Dementia Onset by Five Years
- 3D-Printed Brain-Like Environment Promotes Neuron Growth
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
- Changing Cholesterol Over Time Tied to Risk of Dementia
- No Differences Between Dementia Care Approaches on Patient Behavioral Symptoms or Caregiver Strain
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
- New Structures of a Critical Amyloid Protein Illuminated
- Artificial Intelligence Model Identifies Potential Risk Genes for Parkinson's Disease
Monday, January 27, 2025
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- Researchers Create New Guidelines to Diagnose Common Memory Disorder Frequently Mistaken for Alzheimer's Disease
- Childhood Epilepsy May Predispose to Memory Disorders Later in Life
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
- New Study Uncovers Key Mechanism Behind Learning and Memory
- Antibiotics, Vaccinations and Anti-Inflammatory Medication Linked to Reduced Risk of Dementia
- Brain Immune Cells May Also Be from 'Mars and Venus'
Friday, January 17, 2025
- Brain Changes in Huntington's Disease Decades Before Diagnosis Will Guide Future Prevention Trials
- Florescent Probes Illuminate Cholesterol and Alzheimer's Research
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- Aerobic Exercise: A Powerful Ally in Fight Against Alzheimer's
- Xenon Gas Could Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease: Mouse Study
- A Molecule Is Shown to Produce Cognitive Improvement in Rodents With Early Alzheimer's Disease
Monday, January 13, 2025
- Circulation Problems in the Brain's Seat of Memory Linked to Mild Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults
- United States Dementia Cases Estimated to Double by 2060
- Brain Connectome Phenotype Linked to Cerebrovascular Disease Can Track Cognitive Decline
Friday, January 10, 2025
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
- What Is the Average Wait Time to See a Neurologist in US?
- Study Advances Possible Blood Test for Early-Stage Alzheimer's Disease
- How Deep Sleep Clears a Mouse's Mind, Literally
- Potential New Therapeutic Targets for Huntington's Disease
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
- How Our Cells Dispose of Waste and Ways to Control It
- Study Challenges Traditional Risk Factors for Brain Health in the Oldest-Old
- Study Shows Head Trauma May Activate Latent Viruses, Leading to Neurodegeneration
Monday, January 6, 2025
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Monday, December 23, 2024
- Gene Editing Tool Reduces Alzheimer's Plaque Precursor in Mice
- New Research Identifies Key Cellular Mechanism Driving Alzheimer's Disease