alzheimers disease
Nanozyme Mimics Natural Peroxidase Activity
By doping graphene with nitrogen and boron, scientists in South Korea have create enzyme-like nanomaterials that could be used in bioassays.
Mushrooms May Reduce Risk Of Cognitive Decline, Scientists Find
A research group in Singapore has found that seniors who included mushrooms in their diet had a 50 percent lower risk of cognitive impairment.
Autophagy: The Link Between Inflammation And Alzheimer’s
A research team in South Korea has shown that inflammation suppresses autophagy in brain-resident immune cells, resulting in progression of Alzheimer's disease.
Promising Phase 3 Results For Green Valley’s Alzheimer’s Drug
The marine-derived compound GV-971 was found to be safe and effective for treating mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease.
Searching For Signs, Not Symptoms
Blood biomarkers for Alzheimer’s can betray the presence of diseaseassociated changes in the brain decades before symptoms set in.
Tackling Dementia Using Ultrasound
A research group in Japan has demonstrated that ultrasound applied to the brain could help treat dementia.
How Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease Hide Their Forgetfulness
A research group at Kumamoto University, Japan, has found that patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease often engage in face-saving behaviour to hide their loss of memory.
Mutations That Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists have discovered a specific gene mutation that reduces the buildup of amyloid-beta plaques in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease.
Bassoon Gene Linked To Rare Brain Disorder
A team of Japanese scientists has discovered that a mutation in the bassoon gene causes a type of brain disorder characterized by impaired motor and cognitive functions.
