Scientists create experimental Alzheimer’s vaccine that delays symptoms in mice
If proven successful in humans, it could be a big step forward.
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China approves world’s first Alzheimer’s drug in 20 years
The research began in 1997 thanks to a unique sugas in seaweed
Healthy lifestyles can offset the genetic risk of dementia by 32%
Healthy body, healthy mind.
How to prevent dementia, according to new WHO guidelines
If you want to save your brain, here are the do’s and don’ts from the new WHO guidelines.
Poor sleep linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease
The findings underline the importance of good sleep for preserving brain health.
Scientists develop new Alzheimer’s blood test for early signs
The new blood test uses the immunoprecipitation with mass spectrometry technique, which deploys antibodies to bind and identify proteins.
Bill Gates invests $100 million to study and defeat Alzheimer’s
Putting his money where his mouth is: Gates invests massively into addressing Alzheimer's disease.
Dolphins can also get Alzheimer’s, surprising new study finds
We really do have a lot in common with dolphins.
Scientists think they have a good drug target to prevent Alzheimer’s
It would be like taking drugs that lower cholesterol, researchers say.
An antibody that clears Alzheimer’s patients’ brains of plaque could be the treatment we’ve been waiting for
Clean brain, clean memories.
Study finds why men have a better sense of direction
What generates the different takes on the same problem between men and women? It's not the brain -- we know ...
Drug reverses Alzheimer’s effects in rats
There's no cure for Alzheimer's - the devastating neurodegenerative disease which causes progressive dementia in 5.3 million Americans - only ...
Ultrasound treatment restores memory in Alzheimer’s plagued mice
The most effective weapon against the dreadful Alzheimer's might not be a drug, but a breakthrough therapy based on ultrasounds ...
Anxiety can damage the brain and foster Alzheimer’s
Researchers at Baycrest Health Sciences’ Rotman Research Institute have found that patients diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who also show anxiety ...
Chemical switch found in Alzheimer’s and stroke victims’ brains kills neurons
Effects of Alzheimer's. Image: healthbenefitstimes.com Researchers at the Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham) have found a chemical switch that both ...
Genetic variant explains why women are more prone to Alzheimer’s
Photo: e-manonline.com Like a sticking nail, Alzheimer's has been irritating neuroscientists for decades. After so many years and billions worth ...
For the first time, scientists show coffee works against Alzheimer’s disease
As part of a German-French research project, a team led by Dr. Christa E. Müller from the University of Bonn ...
Tweaking potassium in brain cells helps fight Huntington’s disease
Brain tissue from a mouse shows star-shaped astrocytes (green). Cells (blue) containing mutant protein (white) display lower levels of a ...
Improving the Quality of Life for People with Dementia
Photo: guardianlv.com Caring for a loved one who suffers from dementia is demanding. It often seems like a losing battle ...
Blood test for Alzheimer’s detects the disease with 90% accuracy
Considering population growth and increased life expectancy, experts estimate that by 2050 some 115 million people will be afflicted by Alzheimer's ...
Playing video games improves spatial orientation, memory formation and strategic planning
Parents usually don't encourage their kids to play computer games, even though by now, several studies have established significant benefits ...
Massive database of of 1,500 stem cell lines derived from diseased cells set to aid drug development
The StemBANCC project, developed as a joint effort between the European Union and Europe’s pharmaceutical industry, is set to culture 1,500 pluripotent stem ...
Keeping the brain healthy with age: reading, writing or playing games
A new study found a direct correlation between the frequency of cognitive activity at later life and brain health. As we age, ...
Earliest signs of Alzheimer’s found in 20-something year olds. Provides hints for prevention treatments
Alzheimer's is a devastating disease for both patients and their families that typically affects the elderly in large proportions. Detecting the disease ...
Intelligent nanoparticles drop anti-aging cargo
A group of researchers have successfully tested a novel nanodevice treatment, in which intelligent nanoparticles selectively open and release drugs ...
New method allows visualizing of protein self-assembly – paves way for nanotech against diseases
Be it a bacteria or a fully complex being, say a human, all living, biological organisms undergo lighting fast protein ...
Drug used for skin cancer might provide remarkable results for Alzheimer’s patients
Researchers report that after testing on lab mice an FDA-approved drug, used as treatment for skin cancer, that significant improvements ...
Memory deficits of the elderly may be reversed
A team of researchers from Yale University have shown at a cellular basis why we tend to be more forgetful ...
An unhealthy lifestyle leads to brain shrinkage later on, study says
The latin phrase "mens sana in corpore sano" has been put to the test by researchers who wanted to study ...
Scientists genetically engineer glowing dog
(c) Genesis In a recent groundbreaking research study, scientists from Seoul National University in South Korea have successfully created a ...
Over half of Alzheimer’s cases could be avoided
According to a study conducted by Deborah Barnes, PhD, a mental health researcher at the San Francisco VA Medical Center, ...
Remember and forget at the flick of a button
A team of neuro-scientists have managed to restore lost memories to rats by activating a part of their brains through ...
Obesity linked to dementia, study says
According to a recently published study reported by Swedish scientists, people who are obese and middle aged are up to ...
Take your brain to a whole new level – learn as a child does
The brains of adults can grow significantly in a staggeringly short amount of time if you just start learning like ...
Gene therapy for Parkinson disease boasts remarkable results
While gene-therapy is still regarded as a very innovative practice, it seems like the procedure might take traction as of ...
Increasing brain enzyme may slow Alzheimer’s
The fight against Alzheimer's is a harsh and rugged one, and despite numerous advancements, there still isn't a definitive cure ...
New ways to detect Alzheimer found
Alzheimer is one of the nastiest diseases you can get; it is a degenerative disease that affects your brain cells, ...
Function found for Alzheimer protein
Recently, numerous developments in Alzheimer research have been made, including a 'brain pacemaker' and the discovery of an extremely promising ...
Improved memory in Alzheimer patients with the help of a ‘brain pacemaker’
Alzheimer's is one of the most common, yet devastating, form of dementia which currently accounts for more than 5 million ...
P7C3: a chemical to make brain cells grow (possible cure for Alzheimer)
A group of scientists from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center discovered a new chemical compound that helps newborn ...
Potential Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Cure Found In Century-old Drug
Every once in a while, you hear about the hardest of problems that have really easy solutions. In numerous cases, ...
Low Education Level Linked To Alzheimer’s
There are some very dangerous diseases which it is very hard to fight against. Alzheimer makes the sick man ...