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UTHSC researchers awarded $1.9 million to study white matter mechanisms underlying dementia

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has awarded two UTHSC researchers over $1.9 million to study the pathogenesis of white matter damage, a main contributing factor to dementia.

3 Mar 2021

Researchers identify drug target to fight Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease

Neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease are in the firing line after researchers identified an attractive therapeutic drug target.

3 Mar 2021

$High-resolution imaging, 3D computer modeling reveal the fractal nature of neurons$

High-resolution imaging, 3D computer modeling reveal the fractal nature of neurons

High-resolution imaging and 3D computer modeling show that the dendrites of neurons weave through space in a way that balances their need to connect to other neurons with the costs of doing so.

3 Mar 2021

Novel drug for preventing Alzheimer's disease found to be safe and effective in animals

Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Massachusetts General Hospital have identified a new drug that could prevent Alzheimer's disease by modulating, rather than inhibiting, a key enzyme involved in forming amyloid plaques in the brain.

2 Mar 2021

New drug could prevent Alzheimer's by modulating key enzyme involved in amyloid plaque formation

Amyloid plaques are pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease (AD) -- clumps of misfolded proteins that accumulate in the brain, disrupting and killing neurons and resulting in the progressive cognitive impairment that is characteristic of the widespread neurological disorder.

2 Mar 2021

New poll spotlights a major gap in testing for hearing loss in older adults

Eighty percent of Americans over 50 say their primary care doctor hasn't asked about their hearing in the past two years, and nearly as many - 77% -- haven't had their hearing checked by a professional in that same time, according to a new national poll report.

2 Mar 2021

Study demonstrates intricate relationship between Prpf19 and Exoc7 in inherited ataxias

Spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 (SCA3), also known as Machado-Joseph Disease (MJD), describes the most common form of dominantly inherited ataxia in many populations worldwide, including Hong Kong and mainland China.

1 Mar 2021

Deep learning-based splice-AI can help predict the onset of Alzheimer's disease

Korea Brain Research Institute (KBRI, President Suh Pann-ghill) announced that the research team led by Dr. Jae-Yeol Joo discovered new cryptic splice variants and SNVs in PLCg1 gene of AD-specific models for the first time using Splice-AI.

1 Mar 2021

Aerobic exercise may help slow memory loss for older adults with Alzheimer's dementia

Promising new research shows aerobic exercise may help slow memory loss for older adults living with Alzheimer's dementia.

27 Feb 2021

Study demonstrates the novel agonistic effect of curcumin on lipid transcription

Curcumin is a polyphenol compound produced by plants of the Curcuma longa species and has been reported to have many physiological activities, which include anti-oxidation, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-amyloid properties.

27 Feb 2021

Study: Heart problems cause disturbed gene activity in the brain's memory center

Heart problems cause disturbed gene activity in the brain's memory center, from which cognitive deficits arise.

27 Feb 2021

Well-known spasmolytic drug can suppress inflammatory response in astrocytes

Biologists from RUDN University confirmed that a well-known spasmolytic drug called hymecromone can suppress the inflammatory response in astrocytes, important glial cells of the central nervous system.

26 Feb 2021

Study finds novel way to diagnose Alzheimer's disease before symptoms occur

Early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease has been shown to reduce cost and improve patient outcomes, but current diagnostic approaches can be invasive and costly.

26 Feb 2021

Nanobowls show potential for diagnostics and treatment of Alzheimer's

Scientists are still a long way from being able to treat Alzheimer's Disease, in part because the protein aggregates that can become brain plaques, a hallmark of the disease, are hard to study.

26 Feb 2021

Study explores impact of reminiscence therapy on Alzheimer’s and dementia patients

The RRF Foundation for Aging awarded a multidisciplinary team from The University of Texas at Arlington with more than $160,000 for a project that explores the impact of reminiscence therapy and creation of digital memoirs on those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia.

25 Feb 2021

Study shows direct connection between the gut microbiome and Alzheimer's-like behavior

New research in mice published today in the journal Scientific Reports strengthens the growing scientific consensus regarding the role of the gut microbiome in neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer's disease.

25 Feb 2021

Researchers probe deeper into the neuronal mechanisms underlying olfactory dysfunction in Alzheimer’s

Loss of smell or olfactory dysfunction is an early indication of the neurodegenerative Alzheimer's disease (AD) and appears in approximately 90% of all patients.

25 Feb 2021

Plant-based diet can slow down heart failure, lower risk of cognitive decline and dementia

What if you could improve your heart health and brain function by changing your diet? Boston University School of Medicine researchers have found that by eating more plant-based food such as berries and green leafy vegetables while limiting consumption of foods high in saturated fat and animal products, you can slow down heart failure (HF) and ultimately lower your risk of cognitive decline and dementia.

25 Feb 2021

Preventing seizures after head injury could slow or prevent the onset of dementia

Blocking seizures after a head injury could slow or prevent the onset of dementia, according to new research by University of Alberta biologists.

25 Feb 2021

Study identifies how military blast exposures affect the brain, increase risk of Alzheimer's

Research shows that Soldiers exposed to shockwaves from military explosives are at a higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease -- even those that don't have traumatic brain injuries from those blasts.

25 Feb 2021

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Latest Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

UTHSC researchers awarded $1.9 million to study white matter mechanisms underlying dementia

Researchers identify drug target to fight Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease

High-resolution imaging, 3D computer modeling reveal the fractal nature of neurons

Novel drug for preventing Alzheimer's disease found to be safe and effective in animals

New drug could prevent Alzheimer's by modulating key enzyme involved in amyloid plaque formation

New poll spotlights a major gap in testing for hearing loss in older adults

Study demonstrates intricate relationship between Prpf19 and Exoc7 in inherited ataxias

Deep learning-based splice-AI can help predict the onset of Alzheimer's disease

Aerobic exercise may help slow memory loss for older adults with Alzheimer's dementia

Study demonstrates the novel agonistic effect of curcumin on lipid transcription

Study: Heart problems cause disturbed gene activity in the brain's memory center

Well-known spasmolytic drug can suppress inflammatory response in astrocytes

Study finds novel way to diagnose Alzheimer's disease before symptoms occur

Nanobowls show potential for diagnostics and treatment of Alzheimer's

Study explores impact of reminiscence therapy on Alzheimer’s and dementia patients

Study shows direct connection between the gut microbiome and Alzheimer's-like behavior

Researchers probe deeper into the neuronal mechanisms underlying olfactory dysfunction in Alzheimer’s

Plant-based diet can slow down heart failure, lower risk of cognitive decline and dementia

Preventing seizures after head injury could slow or prevent the onset of dementia

Study identifies how military blast exposures affect the brain, increase risk of Alzheimer's

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