Study finds more commonalities between CTE and Alzheimer’s disease at the genetic level
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) – most often found in athletes playing contact sports – is known to share…
Late-onset cerebellar ataxia: a genetic avenue uncovered
This discovery shines a light on potential biological mechanisms behind some late-onset cerebellar ataxias, like CANVAS (Cerebellar Ataxia,…
New genetic test redefines diagnosis and management of hereditary pancreatitis
A new genetic test developed at Mayo Clinic is redefining how clinicians diagnose and manage hereditary pancreatitis. Pancreatitis, inflammation…
Air pollution exposure linked to faster progression of Alzheimer’s disease
Exposure to high concentrations of air pollution may worsen Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by accelerating the buildup of toxic…
How plant compounds could target Alzheimer’s disease from multiple angles
Scientists reveal how plant-based compounds may combat Alzheimer’s through multi-target actions, but poor bioavailability and the blood-brain barrier…
Alzheimer’s research uncovers a new therapeutic pathway for the memory-robbing malady
The gut contains the largest collection of immune cells in the body. New research at the Buck Institute…
Women with Down syndrome show more advanced Alzheimer’s signs at diagnosis
According to research by the University of California, Irvine, women with Down syndrome have more advanced signs of…
Integrated molecular and detailed anatomical profiling identifies a prognostically adverse subtype of posterior fossa meningiomas: high-risk copy number alterations are associated with midline predilection and predict poor prognosis | Acta Neuropathologica Communications
Patient characteristics The patient characteristics are summarized in a table (Table 1). Among the 132 patients included in this…
Alzheimer’s research reaches a critical tipping point
One-third of people older than 85 in the United States are estimated to live with Alzheimer’s disease today,…
Scientists link brain lithium loss to early Alzheimer’s changes
A new study reveals that brain lithium depletion occurs early in Alzheimer’s and fuels disease progression, while low-dose…
Symphobia – Hideously Traumatic Review
Another day, another fresh debut by a slab of young hopefuls. Today’s offering comes by way of Indonesia…