News file for: Alzheimer’s Disease
One Step Closer To A Blood Test For Alzheimer’s
Scientists have discovered blood markers that could be used for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease.
Plaques Are Last Stage Of Alzheimer’s Disease, Study
Plaque, long considered to be the hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease, is one of the last events to occur in the Alzheimer’s brain, says a new study.
Green Tea Blocks Plaque Formation In Alzheimer’s, Study
Researchers have found a new potential benefit of a molecule in green tea: preventing the misfolding of specific proteins in the brain.
Researchers Model Alzheimer’s Disease From Patients’ Skin Cells
Japanese researchers have grown cortical neurons and astrocytes using fibroblasts from Alzheimer’s disease patients.
Scientists Grow Neurons From Urine
Scientists from China have developed a method to generate neural progenitor cells from epithelial-like cells in human urine.
TauRx Therapeutics Initiates Two Phase III Trials For Alzheimer’s Drug
Singapore-based biotech company TauRx Therapeutics Ltd announced today the initiation of two global Phase III clinical trials for its Alzheimer’s disease drug.
Brain Doping: A Quiet Revolution
The use of ‘smart drugs,’ or nootropics, to enhance mental performance is becoming more widespread, writes Zaria Gorvett. But should we be prescribing them to our military… and children?
Brain Enzyme Causes Alzheimer’s Disease Through Novel Pathway
Researchers have discovered that an enzyme known for generating toxic brain plaques in Alzheimer’s disease also affects learning and memory through another mechanism.
Alzheimer’s Disease Attacks Body Decades Before Diagnosis, Study
Scientists have observed clinical and biomarker changes in the spinal fluid and brain of Alzheimer’s patients up to 25 years before they show any clinical symptoms.
Scientists Identify Biomarkers For Alzheimer’s Blood Test
Australian researchers have found biomarkers that could help develop a simple blood test to identify the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
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