alzheimers disease
Two Mouse Models To Study Alzheimer’s Disease
Research in Alzheimer's disease could be accelerated with the use two new mice models that realistically model the disease in humans.
Scientists Discover Role Of APP In The Brain
Usually associated with Alzheimer's disease, scientists have found that the protein APP controls the growth of new brain cells via a target known as microRNA-574-5p.
Scientists Discover Gene That Protects Against Nerve Degeneration
Scientists have identified a gene that protects against spontaneous, adult-onset progressive nerve degeneration.
CAS Researcher Wins Agilent Thought Leader Award
Researcher Dr. Junying Yuan has won the Agilent Thought Leader Award in recognition of her research into neurodegenerative diseases.
Vascular Changes In Neck Could Play Role In Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers have found a link between hemodynamic abnormality in the brain and a higher frequency of white matter changes in patients with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s.
Singapore-Japanese Tie-Up On Biotech Innovation
A Japanese-Singapore collaboration will focus on the R&D and commercialization of novel clinical approaches for diseases relevant to the Asian population.
Thickness Of Retina May Determine Alzheimer’s Stage
Researchers have found a link between vision loss and Alzheimer's disease based on the thickness of a layer in the retina called the inner nuclear layer.
Bilingualism May Delay Onset Of Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease
People who speak more than one language and develop dementia tend to do so up to five years later than those who are monolingual, according to a study.
Rise In Alzheimer’s Disease Incidence Due To Western Diet
Increasing Alzheimer's disease incidence in Japan may be associated with a change from the traditional Japanese diet towards a Western one.
