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Donanemab for Alzheimer's Gets Unanimous Thumbs Up From FDA Panel
Posted in Medicine, Science on 13th Jun, 2024
by Alex Muller
If approved, donanemab will expand the first class of disease-modifying drugs, serving as the building blocks for future generations of drugs.
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.
Scientists Describe Lifestyle Choices That Can Slow Memory Decline
Posted in Medicine, Science on 29th Jan, 2023
by Alex Muller
In this group the combination of several healthy lifestyle behaviours also slowed the rate of memory decline, suggesting significant benefits can be garnered from lifestyle changes even in those with a genetic risk for Alzheimer's.
New Trial Finds First-Ever Alzheimer's Drug To Slow Cognitive Decline
Posted in Medicine, Science on 30th Sep, 2022
by Alex Muller
"The prospect of a disease-modifying drug for Alzheimer's disease is an exciting one, which could improve many lives."
Huge Genetic Study Suggests Alcohol Accelerates Biological Aging and Cognitive Decline
Posted in Medicine, Science on 28th Jul, 2022
by Alex Muller
Various studies have revealed that alcohol permanently damages DNA, directly causes cancer, contributes to cognitive decline and early-onset dementia, and can shrink the brain to the equivalent of 10 years of aging.