Alzheimer's

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How You Handle Blood Samples Can Make or Break Alzheimer's Biomarker Tests
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How You Handle Blood Samples Can Make or Break Alzheimer's Biomarker Tests

A global consortium reveals how tube type, delays, and storage temperature dramatically skew key Alzheimer's blood biomarker readings.

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May 10, 2026 0
Alzheimer's Vaccine Targeting Amyloid Fragments Cuts Brain Inflammation in Mice
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Alzheimer's Vaccine Targeting Amyloid Fragments Cuts Brain Inflammation in Mice

A novel Aβ1-10 peptide vaccine conjugated to carrier proteins reduced plaques, neuroinflammation, and memory deficits in an AD mouse model.

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May 10, 2026 0
Common Virus Found in 100% of Alzheimer's Brains May Drive Cognitive Decline
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Common Virus Found in 100% of Alzheimer's Brains May Drive Cognitive Decline

New review links HCMV — infecting up to 100% of adults — to Alzheimer's pathology, tau tangles, and accelerated cognitive decline.

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May 10, 2026 0
Scientists Pinpoint the Brain Cells Behind TMS Rapid Antidepressant Effects
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Scientists Pinpoint the Brain Cells Behind TMS Rapid Antidepressant Effects

A UCLA mouse study identifies the specific prefrontal neuron type responsible for TMS's fast-acting antidepressant action.

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May 10, 2026 0
APOE2 Gene Protects Neurons from Aging by Boosting DNA Repair and Blocking Senescence
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APOE2 Gene Protects Neurons from Aging by Boosting DNA Repair and Blocking Senescence

New research reveals APOE2, the longevity-linked gene variant, shields human neurons from aging damage through enhanced DNA repair — not just lipid metabolism.

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May 10, 2026 0
Your Heart Rate and Blood Flow Can Predict How Sharp Your Brain Is
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Your Heart Rate and Blood Flow Can Predict How Sharp Your Brain Is

A machine-learning model using 39 cardiovascular and autonomic variables predicted cognitive test performance with ~71% accuracy in healthy adults.

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May 10, 2026 0
Lifelong Physical Activity Slows Cognitive Decline in Midlife Adults
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Lifelong Physical Activity Slows Cognitive Decline in Midlife Adults

A 38-year Finnish cohort study finds higher lifelong physical activity protects information processing and working memory into midlife.

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May 10, 2026 0
CBT Smartphone App Tested Against Active Placebo for Moderate Depression
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CBT Smartphone App Tested Against Active Placebo for Moderate Depression

A completed RCT tested whether a CBT-based smartphone app reduces moderate depression versus an active placebo in 158 participants; outcomes are not reported in the registration record.

Clinical Trial
May 9, 2026 0
AI Robots Deliver Cognitive Tests at Home for Alzheimer's and MCI Patients
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AI Robots Deliver Cognitive Tests at Home for Alzheimer's and MCI Patients

A completed pilot trial tested humanoid robots and AI predictive models to manage dementia care at home, personalizing treatment pathways.

Clinical Trial
May 9, 2026 0
Scientists Crack How TMS Fights Depression Through a Hidden Brain Circuit
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Scientists Crack How TMS Fights Depression Through a Hidden Brain Circuit

A new Cell study reveals the fronto-insular circuit as the key mediator of TMS antidepressant effects, opening the door to optimized treatment.

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May 9, 2026 0
HSV-1 Infection Triggers Alzheimer's Pathways and Cellular Senescence in Human Brain Models
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HSV-1 Infection Triggers Alzheimer's Pathways and Cellular Senescence in Human Brain Models

New iPSC and cerebral organoid research shows HSV-1 directly activates neurodegeneration and senescence pathways, supporting the viral hypothesis of Alzheimer's disease.

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May 8, 2026 0
Blood Test for Alzheimer's Risk Identifies Disease Decades Before Symptoms
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Blood Test for Alzheimer's Risk Identifies Disease Decades Before Symptoms

Plasma p-tau217 accurately detects preclinical Alzheimer's in cognitively normal adults, potentially enabling earlier intervention.

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May 8, 2026 0
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