A lack of diversity in genomic studies for dementia could limit the effectiveness of targeted therapies across underrepresented populations, finds research by UCL experts.
Sep 11, 2024
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Researchers have for the first time identified degeneration-associated "molecular markers"—observable changes in cells and their gene-regulating networks—that are shared by several forms of dementia that affect different ...
Sep 11, 2024
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There's no question we've reached a turning point for Alzheimer's disease treatment.
Sep 10, 2024
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As the median age of our population rises, so does the number of people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. With advances in technology, it's easier to determine brain age and identify blood-based Alzheimer's disease biomarkers. ...
Sep 10, 2024
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Laboratory mice with cognitive issues including Alzheimer's disease showed improved memory skills within a couple of weeks of treatment with a new medicine tested at Colorado State University.
Sep 9, 2024
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Older adults who are more vulnerable to financial scams may have brain changes linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a first-of-its-kind study led by researchers at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, ...
Sep 6, 2024
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The Emory Goizueta Brain Health Institute (GBHI) has prioritized involving African American volunteers in its research, working to create more inclusive tools for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. Today, ...
Sep 6, 2024
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A Korean study published recently suggests that people with type 2 diabetes who are prescribed a particular class of drug might be at a significantly lower risk of dementia.
Sep 4, 2024
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Cognitive decline and dementia can stem from illnesses like Alzheimer's disease and conditions like hypertension that damage blood vessels in the brain. People with both may have an even greater risk of developing cognitive ...
Sep 4, 2024
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Aging is a complex biological process that also takes place in the brain. Researchers have discovered that the gene activity changes in different cell types in the brain. A certain type of neuron is particularly affected. ...
Sep 3, 2024
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