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Alzheimer's

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

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Major Alzheimer's Drug Study Flagged for Scientific Concerns
Brain Health

Major Alzheimer's Drug Study Flagged for Scientific Concerns

Editorial raises concerns about influential 2009 study on Cerebrolysin's effects on brain degeneration in Alzheimer's models.

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Mar 28, 2026 2
Scientists Discover Why Some Alzheimer's Cases Progress Rapidly While Others Don't
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Scientists Discover Why Some Alzheimer's Cases Progress Rapidly While Others Don't

New research identifies distinct toxic tau protein clusters that drive aggressive Alzheimer's progression, opening doors for personalized treatments.

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Mar 28, 2026 2
Down Syndrome Brains Show Alzheimer's Tau Protein Changes Starting at Age 40
Brain Health

Down Syndrome Brains Show Alzheimer's Tau Protein Changes Starting at Age 40

New research reveals when harmful tau proteins begin accumulating in Down syndrome brains, offering insights into Alzheimer's prevention.

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Mar 28, 2026 2
High Sodium Intake Accelerates Memory Decline in Older Men Over Six Years
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High Sodium Intake Accelerates Memory Decline in Older Men Over Six Years

New longitudinal study reveals higher sodium consumption specifically harms episodic memory in cognitively healthy older males.

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Mar 28, 2026 2
Brain's Drainage System Deteriorates With Age, Driving Neurodegeneration Risk
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Brain's Drainage System Deteriorates With Age, Driving Neurodegeneration Risk

New research reveals how declining brain lymphatic drainage contributes to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease vulnerability.

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Mar 28, 2026 2
Brain Scans Reveal How Serotonin and Glutamate Systems Drive Alzheimer's Damage
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Brain Scans Reveal How Serotonin and Glutamate Systems Drive Alzheimer's Damage

New brain imaging study identifies specific neurotransmitter pathways that make certain brain regions more vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Blood Markers Improve Brain Age Predictions for Alzheimer's Risk Assessment
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Blood Markers Improve Brain Age Predictions for Alzheimer's Risk Assessment

New AI model using blood tests better predicts brain aging and amyloid buildup linked to dementia risk.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Brain Immune Cells Cluster Around Damaged Blood Vessels in Early Alzheimer's Disease
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Brain Immune Cells Cluster Around Damaged Blood Vessels in Early Alzheimer's Disease

New research reveals how brain immune cells respond to vascular damage, offering clues for early Alzheimer's intervention strategies.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Major Alzheimer's Research Paper Retracted After 15 Years
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Major Alzheimer's Research Paper Retracted After 15 Years

Influential study on brain protein effects withdrawn, highlighting ongoing challenges in dementia research reliability.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
New Alzheimer's Drug Successfully Clears Brain Amyloid Plaques in Patient Case Study
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New Alzheimer's Drug Successfully Clears Brain Amyloid Plaques in Patient Case Study

Donanemab treatment effectively removed amyloid plaques from a female Alzheimer's patient's brain, offering hope for disease progression.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
New Brain Imaging Index Better Predicts Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer's Risk
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New Brain Imaging Index Better Predicts Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer's Risk

Researchers developed G-ALPS, an improved brain imaging tool that more accurately tracks cognitive decline and aging.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Alpha-Synuclein Protein Found in One-Third of Early Alzheimer's Patients
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Alpha-Synuclein Protein Found in One-Third of Early Alzheimer's Patients

New research reveals that 32% of early Alzheimer's patients also have alpha-synuclein protein aggregates, linked to smell loss.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
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