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Tau proteins are microtubule-associated proteins found in neurons in the brain.

Study unlocks genetic secrets in APOEε4 carriers that could defend against Alzheimer's

Researchers utilized whole-genome sequencing and pathway analysis to uncover protective genetic variations against Alzheimer's disease in APOEε4 carriers, revealing a crucial role for extracellular matrix-related genes in mitigating the disease's progression.

15 Apr 2024

Human neuron model identifies potential therapeutic targets for Alzheimer's disease

Weill Cornell Medicine scientists have developed an innovative human neuron model that robustly simulates the spread of tau protein aggregates in the brain-;a process that drives cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia.

5 Apr 2024

Study reveals protein structure similarities in Alzheimer's and Down syndrome

More than 90% of people with Down syndrome, the most common chromosomal disorder in humans and the most frequent genetic cause of intellectual disability, are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease by ages 55-60.

29 Mar 2024

Study reveals obesity's link to increased risk of multiple sclerosis and ischemic stroke

The genetic relationship between body mass index (BMI) and multiple neurological diseases.

29 Mar 2024

Artichoke's health secret, traditional remedy to modern marvel

Study highlights the artichoke's nutritional benefits and its potential to improve cardiovascular health, exhibit neuroprotective effects, and offer antimicrobial properties, emphasizing its value beyond dietary use.

18 Mar 2024

Microfluidic chips advance neurodegenerative disease research

Researchers review the role of microfluidic chip models in understanding neurodegenerative diseases, offering insights into the disease mechanisms and potential for drug development through innovative lab-on-a-chip technologies.

14 Mar 2024

Study links blast-related brain injuries in veterans to early Alzheimer's markers

U.S. veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq who suffered mild traumatic brain injury from exposure to explosive blasts were found to have changes in cerebrospinal fluid proteins that are typically seen in people who develop Alzheimer's disease, according to researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine and VA Puget Sound Health Care System.

13 Mar 2024

Boosting curcumin's absorption and effectiveness for disease prevention and therapy

The potential of nano-formulations to boost the bioavailability and bioactivity of curcumin.

12 Mar 2024

Study reveals pivotal insights into the progression of Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease, the second most common type of progressive dementia after Alzheimer's disease, affects nearly 1 million people in the U.S. and an estimated 10 million individuals worldwide.

24 Feb 2024

Simple blood test to detect Alzheimer's disease may replace more invasive diagnostic methods

A simple blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's disease soon may replace more invasive and expensive screening methods such as spinal taps and brain scans.

22 Feb 2024

Researchers introduce a pioneering approach to combat neurodegenerative diseases

Researchers led by Northwestern University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison have introduced a pioneering approach aimed at combating neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

16 Feb 2024

Olive oil's secret weapon against Alzheimer's: phenolic compounds

A comprehensive review in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences highlights the potential of extra-virgin olive oil and its phenolic compounds in preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease through various mechanisms, including reducing amyloid-beta accumulation and neuroinflammation.

12 Feb 2024

Pomegranate seed oil boosts brain function in mild cognitive impairment study

Study demonstrates that pomegranate seed oil (PSO) combined with the Mediterranean Diet (MeDi) significantly enhances cognitive functions in individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), suggesting PSO as a potential natural intervention for cognitive health.

5 Feb 2024

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Study unlocks genetic secrets in APOEε4 carriers that could defend against Alzheimer's

Human neuron model identifies potential therapeutic targets for Alzheimer's disease

Study reveals protein structure similarities in Alzheimer's and Down syndrome

Study reveals obesity's link to increased risk of multiple sclerosis and ischemic stroke

Artichoke's health secret, traditional remedy to modern marvel

Microfluidic chips advance neurodegenerative disease research

Study links blast-related brain injuries in veterans to early Alzheimer's markers

Boosting curcumin's absorption and effectiveness for disease prevention and therapy

Study reveals pivotal insights into the progression of Parkinson's disease

Simple blood test to detect Alzheimer's disease may replace more invasive diagnostic methods

Researchers introduce a pioneering approach to combat neurodegenerative diseases

Olive oil's secret weapon against Alzheimer's: phenolic compounds

Pomegranate seed oil boosts brain function in mild cognitive impairment study

Shared molecular pathways found in Alzheimer's and epilepsy

New approach offers hope for regaining lost memories in Alzheimer's

From gut to brain: How diet can influence Alzheimer's and Parkinson's outcomes

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