Alzheimer; News from the web:
A protein that appears to be key in the development of Alzheimer’s disease has been identified by scientists who say the discovery could provide a new drug target for dementia.
Known as GPR3, the protein is believed to play an important role in reducing the buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease, said the findings in Wednesday’s edition of Science Translational Medicine.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
New research shows that getting a little sick for a little time can actually help fighting Alzheimer’s
The study found that a brief activation of the immune system (inflammation) is actually a way to fight off deficits associated with Alzheimer’s disease. However, as is the case with chronic brain inflammation in the human body, when that immune response extends for a longer period of time, it reverses gains and fuels further neurological decline.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
There is a new method that allows the researchers to look inside your brain without creating large holes! It is a method based on light and non invasive.
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
A recent study shows that obesity triggered in mid life may be connected with early onset Alzheimer’s
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
Some news sites have reported that Alzheimer’s may be contagious but the site in our link for today puts our minds at ease and confirms that this is a misinterpretation of the reports.
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A study done in August suggested that there may be more sorts of Alzheimer’s disease; inflammatory, noninflammatory and cortical.
They would each need different treatment and it may be the reason why lots of drug have failed so far.
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