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Alzheimer's disease research, amyloid plaques, tau tangles, and cognitive decline

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Common Virus Found in 100% of Alzheimer's Brains May Drive Cognitive Decline
Brain Health

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.

Artigo Científico
10 de mai. de 2026 0
APOE2 Gene Protects Neurons from Aging by Boosting DNA Repair and Blocking Senescence
Brain Health

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.

Artigo Científico
10 de mai. de 2026 0
Lifelong Physical Activity Slows Cognitive Decline in Midlife Adults
Brain Health

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.

Artigo Científico
10 de mai. de 2026 0
AI Robots Deliver Cognitive Tests at Home for Alzheimer's and MCI Patients
Brain Health

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.

Ensaio Clínico
9 de mai. de 2026 0
HSV-1 Infection Triggers Alzheimer's Pathways and Cellular Senescence in Human Brain Models
Brain Health

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.

Artigo Científico
8 de mai. de 2026 0
Blood Test for Alzheimer's Risk Identifies Disease Decades Before Symptoms
Brain Health

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.

Artigo Científico
8 de mai. de 2026 0
ABvac40 Alzheimer's Vaccine Shows Strong Safety and Immune Response in Phase 2 Trial
Brain Health

ABvac40 Alzheimer's Vaccine Shows Strong Safety and Immune Response in Phase 2 Trial

A phase 2 RCT finds ABvac40, a vaccine targeting vascular amyloid-β40, is safe and immunogenic in early Alzheimer's patients with no ARIA-E.

Artigo Científico
8 de mai. de 2026 0
Exercise Hormone Beta-Endorphin Forms Protective Shield Around Alzheimer's Plaques
Brain Health

Exercise Hormone Beta-Endorphin Forms Protective Shield Around Alzheimer's Plaques

β-endorphin released during exercise wraps around toxic Aβ aggregates, forming a 'corona' that shields brain cells from Alzheimer's damage.

Artigo Científico
8 de mai. de 2026 0
CSF Biomarkers Reveal When Alzheimer's Brain Changes Outpace Symptoms
Brain Health

CSF Biomarkers Reveal When Alzheimer's Brain Changes Outpace Symptoms

A 19-year cohort study maps how amyloid and tau shift in CSF across the full Alzheimer spectrum, pinpointing the optimal intervention window.

Artigo Científico
8 de mai. de 2026 0
Four Neurology Drug Approvals Reshaping Brain Disease Treatment
Brain Health

Four Neurology Drug Approvals Reshaping Brain Disease Treatment

From Alzheimer's to Parkinson's, a wave of novel FDA approvals is expanding treatment options for serious neurological conditions.

Aprovação de Medicamento
8 de mai. de 2026 0
MIT Finds Millions of Hidden Silent Synapses Powering Adult Brain Learning
Brain Health

MIT Finds Millions of Hidden Silent Synapses Powering Adult Brain Learning

MIT researchers discovered that 30% of adult brain synapses are dormant but ready to activate, reshaping how we understand lifelong learning.

Comunicado de Imprensa
7 de mai. de 2026 0
Bioavailable Turmeric Supplement Tested Against Cognitive Decline in Metabolic Syndrome
Brain Health

Bioavailable Turmeric Supplement Tested Against Cognitive Decline in Metabolic Syndrome

The EPICURO trial tests MERIVA® turmeric over 6 months to see if it protects cognition in adults with metabolic syndrome.

Ensaio Clínico
7 de mai. de 2026 0
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