Alzheimers
Can blocking a circadian clock protein fight Alzheimerās?
Can blocking a circadian clock protein fight Alzheimerās? A new study published in Nature Aging suggests that blocking a circadian clock protein called REV-ERBĪ± may help reduce neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers found that inhibiting REV-ERBĪ±, either genetically or with a novel drug, led to increased levels of NAD+, a molecule used for cell […]
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A unique brain cell may hold the key to Alzheimerās disorientation
A unique brain cell may hold the key to Alzheimerās disorientation A unique brain cell type has been discovered that may hold the key to understanding Alzheimer’s disorientation. The retrosplenial cortex, a brain region linked to spatial orientation, contains specialized neurons that can encode an individual’s sense of direction at all times. These neurons are […]
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Brainās electrical activity could predict Alzheimerās development
Brainās electrical activity could predict Alzheimerās development Researchers have identified a brain-based biomarker that can predict whether mild cognitive impairment will develop into Alzheimer’s disease using electrical activity from neurons. A custom-built tool, called the Spectral Events Toolbox, was used to analyze brain activity recordings from 85 patients diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment and monitored […]
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Family and friends shoulder the real cost of dementia ā $224B in unpaid care
Family and friends shoulder the real cost of dementia ā $224B in unpaid care The true cost of dementia care in the US is estimated to be $277 billion per year, five times higher than the initial medical spending estimate of $53 billion. The majority of this cost ($224 billion) is attributed to unpaid care […]
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Can a sleeping pill protect against Alzheimerās damage?
Can a sleeping pill protect against Alzheimerās damage? A new study suggests that a common sleep aid called lemborexant may help protect against Alzheimer’s damage by reducing the buildup of abnormal tau protein in the brain. The drug, which blocks orexin receptors, has been shown to improve sleep patterns and reduce inflammation caused by tau […]
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