In Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, cognitive decline is driven by the over-accumulation of a normal brain protein known as tau. Wherever tau builds up, nearby brain tissue starts to degenerate and die.
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Researchers led by Mroj Alassaf at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in the United States have discovered a link between obesity and neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease.
Nov 7, 2023
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Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disorder that causes brain cells to waste away and die. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, which is a term used to describe a group of symptoms that affect memory, ...
Jun 28, 2024
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Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, King's College London and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust have characterized a specialized type of immune cell, which plays a key role in protecting and repairing the ...
Sep 14, 2023
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The over-the-counter supplement nicotinamide riboside, a form of vitamin B3, increased the walking endurance of patients with peripheral artery disease, a chronic leg condition for which there are few effective treatments.
Jun 18, 2024
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A newly discovered "energy switch" in the immune cells of the brain may lead to the development of drugs for Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia.
Mar 15, 2023
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A new treatment shows promise against the deadly neurodegenerative disease ALS, a study based on mice showed Tuesday.
Jan 31, 2024
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Excess sugar hampers cells that renew the colon's lining in a mouse model of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a new study by University of Pittsburgh scientists.
May 22, 2023
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Early studies of COVID-19 focused on the acute phase of the disease. However, attention has now turned to the long-term consequences of the disease, which are also significant causes of morbidity and mortality.
Jun 6, 2023
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Severe COVID-19 may cause long-lasting alterations to the innate immune system, the first line of defense against pathogens, according to a small study. These changes may help explain why the disease can damage so many different ...
Aug 18, 2023
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