Scientists Develop Early Alzheimer’s Detection Test – Years Before Symptoms Appear
A new biomarker test can detect early-stage tau protein clumping up to a decade before it appears on brain scans, improving ...
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There is no ‘amyloid cabal’ in Alzheimer’s research
There exists no ‘amyloid cabal’” in Alzheimer’s research, neurologist Dennis Selkoe writes in response to Charles Piller’s ...
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Tau and Beta-Amyloid Disrupt Memory and Emotions Differently in Alzheimer’s
Researchers from the Institut de Neurociències of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (INc-UAB) have found that tau protein and beta-amyloid – two pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease – ...
Could We Be Fighting Alzheimer’s Wrong? New Research Suggests a Different Approach
Using a new animal model of Alzheimer’s disease, the study highlights a potential breakthrough in treatment strategies. Unlike current therapies that primarily target a single toxic protein linked to ...
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A Man Fated to Get Alzheimer's Avoided It For Decades. But How?
In an exceptionally rare case, a patient with a high genetic risk of developing Alzheimer's appears to have avoided his ...
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The two proteins involved in Alzheimer’s disease affect brain circuits differently
A research team from the Institut de Neurociències of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (INc-UAB) has discovered that the two key pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s—tau protein and beta-amyloid ...
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New test could detect Alzheimer’s sign a decade before it shows up on brain scans
Arlette – stock.adobe.com Tau is a naturally occurring protein that helps stabilize nerve cells. Along with another protein, amyloid beta, tau can build up in the brain and disturb cell function.
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Scientists Restore Key Alzheimer’s Pathway in Breakthrough Discovery
Scientists restore a key Alzheimer’s pathway, revealing a potential new treatment by targeting harmful oxysterol buildup.
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New test may detect Alzheimer's years before tau clumps show up in scans
Scientists have identified a biomarker for Alzheimer's that may help doctors spot the early signs of protein buildup in the ...
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New genetic mutation linked to Alzheimer's risk
"While most Alzheimer's research has focused on the buildup of amyloid beta and tau, the polyGR proteins we've found in Alzheimer's brains were unexpected and completely different," said Ranum ...