Tag: Alzheimer’s
Hidden fat predicts Alzheimer’s 20 years ahead of symptoms
Researchers have linked a specific type of body fat to the abnormal proteins in the brain that are hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease up to 20…
A fitness tracker for brain health: How a headband can identify early signs of Alzheimer’s disease in your sleep
Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Washington University in St. Louis have identified a way to assess brain activity in sleep…
Research into aromas while sleeping sparks 226% cognitive increase — ScienceDaily
When a fragrance wafted through the bedrooms of older adults for two hours every night for six months, memories skyrocketed. Participants in this study by…
Tau-regulating protein identified as a promising target for developing Alzheimer’s disease treatment — ScienceDaily
A gene encoding a protein linked to tau production — tripartite motif protein 11 (TRIM11) — was found to suppress deterioration in small animal models…
FDA-approved Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab could prevent free-floating amyloid beta fibrils from damaging the brain — ScienceDaily
For the first time, researchers described the structure of a special type of amyloid beta plaque protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) progression. In a…
IISc Researchers Use GPUs to Discover Human Brain Activity in Recent Study
A new Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)-based machine learning algorithm developed by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) can help scientists better understand and…
New research adds to evidence that healthier pre-industrial lifestyles may hold clues to preventing Alzheimer’s and other dementias — ScienceDaily
As scientists around the world seek for solutions for Alzheimer’s disease, a new study reveals that two indigenous groups in the Bolivian Amazon have among…
