Immune cells found to actively promote plaque formation in Alzheimer’s disease
A new study led by researchers from VIB and KU Leuven shows that immune cells called microglia can…
Tips to exercise your brain to lower risk of dementia
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Exercise your brain,” experts advise people hoping to stave off dementia. But how? Stretching your…
Redefining the “aging brain” through diverse data
Age is more than just one number. While neuroscientists used to think of cognitive aging as a single…
Unmasking the hyperactive circuitry of early Alzheimer’s
Neuroscientists at King’s College London have pinpointed a mechanism behind the increased neural connectivity observed in the very early stages of Alzheimer’s…
Low‑dose oral lithium may help slow the decline of verbal memory, trial suggests
Lithium-a decades-old treatment for bipolar disorder-may hold potential neuroprotective benefits beyond mood stabilization. An exploratory clinical trial from…
Blood Test Can Predict Start of Alzheimer’s Symptoms — Down to the Year
NEED TO KNOW A new blood test can predict the onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms within three to four…
WashU Medicine receives 80 million to study exceptional longevity
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have received an $80 million grant to continue…
What is the best brain training test to reduce dementia risk? Study examines various types
This is the 83rd instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment,…
New maps of mouse brains reveal patterns of myelin formation
Johns Hopkins scientists say they have used 3D imaging, special microscopes and artificial intelligence (AI) programs to construct…
Peripheral Eye Scan Catch Alzheimer’s in Its Tracks
Summary: For decades, scientists have looked at the center of the retina for signs of Alzheimer’s, but a…
Blood test holds promise for predicting when Alzheimer’s symptoms will start
Abnormal tau proteins can form tangled fibres that accumulate in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s (slice at…
Dementia Risk Reduced by 25% with Specific Type of Brain Exercise
Summary: Results from the long-term ACTIVE study reveal that a specific type of cognitive exercise can significantly reduce…