Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s risk associated with stressful life events during childhood and midlife, study finds
Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Apr, 2024
by Alex Muller
It underscores the potential for early interventions that could target specific life periods to reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk.
Beyond Plaques: New Alzheimer's Treatment Pathway Discovered
Posted in Medicine on 3rd Apr, 2024
by Alex Muller
Researchers have discovered that limiting a certain enzyme can have a dramatic impact in protecting against the effects of Alzheimer's disease.
Light therapy helps the brain clear out toxic Alzheimer’s proteins
Posted in Medicine on 27th Sep, 2023
by Alex Muller
A new study has found that light therapy applied to mice during deep sleep increased the brain's ability to clear away beta-amyloid, a toxic protein linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease.
New molecule slams the brakes on Alzheimer’s brain inflammation
Posted in Medicine, Science on 31st Aug, 2023
by Alex Muller
While a preliminary finding, the researchers believe it has great therapeutic potential that could even complement existing and emerging Alzheimer's disease treatments.
Could CRISPR gene therapy help treat Alzheimer's disease?
Posted in Medicine on 21st Jul, 2023
by Alex Muller
Once the DNA is cut, scientists can replace faulty genes with a healthy one, remove problematic genes or even introduce new genes altogether.