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Trial finds insulin nasal spray may slow age-related cognitive decline
Posted in Medicine on 2nd May, 2022
by Alex Muller
The results are certainly fascinating but the researchers are cautious to stress there are still lots of questions to answer before some kind of intranasal insulin spray for brain health is available to the elderly.
Changes noticeable in Brain fluid that are detectable years before Alzheimer's symptoms arise
Posted in Medicine on 11th Feb, 2021
by Alex Muller
A potential means to identify the earliest mechanisms occurring among APOE4 gene carriers that might contribute to Alzheimer's disease before people develop memory problems.
Novel dementia vaccine on track for human trials within two years
Posted in Medicine on 2nd Jan, 2020
by Alex Muller
The researchers suggest this "dementia vaccine" is now ready for human trials, and if successful could become the “breakthrough of the next decade.”
Microbiome-altering Alzheimer’s drug unexpectedly approved in China
Posted in Medicine on 6th Nov, 2019
by Alex Muller
The drug, derived from a marine algae, is the first new Alzheimer’s drug to reach the market anywhere in the world in almost 20 years, and is suggested to reduce neuroinflammation by modulating a person’s gut microbiome.
Study links major Alzheimer’s risk gene to lower childhood IQ
Posted in Medicine, Science on 19th Jul, 2019
by Alex Muller
The research reveals those carrying the gene score slightly lower on IQ tests in childhood, implying cognitive decline is apparent at a younger age than ever previously realized.