News tagged with senile plaques


Research illuminates molecular mechanism for why stimulating environment may protect against Alzheimer's disease

"Use it or lose it." The saying could apply especially to the brain when it comes to protecting against Alzheimer's disease. Previous studies have shown that keeping the mind active, exercising and social interactions may ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Mar 06, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Treatment to prevent Alzheimer's disease moves a step closer

(Medical Xpress)—A new drug to prevent the early stages of Alzheimer's disease could enter clinical trials in a few years' time according to scientists.

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Feb 01, 2013 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 2

Major step toward an Alzheimer's vaccine

A team of researchers from Université Laval, CHU de Québec, and pharmaceutical firm GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has discovered a way to stimulate the brain's natural defense mechanisms in people with Alzheimer's disease. This ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Jan 15, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

New study finds how a single brain trauma may lead to Alzheimer's disease

A study, performed in mice and utilizing post-mortem samples of brains from patients with Alzheimer's disease, found that a single event of a moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) can disrupt proteins that regulate ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Jul 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Overlooked peptide reveals clues to causes of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers at the RIKEN Brain Science Institute (BSI) and their collaborators have shed light on the function of a little-studied amyloid peptide in promoting Alzheimer's disease (AD). Their surprising findings reveal that ...

Neuroscience created Jul 03, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast