dementia

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.

New form of dementia discovered, redefining mainstream Alzheimer’s science

Posted in Medicine, Science on 2nd May, 2019
by Alex Muller

This "excellent" study will cause many scientists to reevaluate the results from past failed clinical trials.

Stanford team develops brain-rejuvenating antibodies that let old mice think like youngsters

Posted in Medicine, Science on 5th Apr, 2019
by Alex Muller

Researchers were able to improve the cognitive function of older mice after blocking a protein's activity on brain cells known as microglia

Deep sleep may be crucial in clearing toxic Alzheimer’s proteins from the brain

Posted in Medicine on 2nd Mar, 2019
by Alex Muller

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Alzheimers one day may be predicted during eye exam

Posted in Science on 27th Aug, 2018
by Alex Muller

Noninvasive test may screen for disease before symptoms appear.