Researchers identify drug that may cut Alzheimer's risk
The researchers in the study, published in the journal Science Advances, assembled a library of more than 10,000 small molecules which interact in some way with amyloid-beta, a molecule that plays a vital role in Alzheimer's disease.
Fish oil-based diet may help combat Alzheimer's disease
The findings yield important evidence that regular intake of specific dietary components may help to prevent some of the key early functional changes that take place in the Alzheimer brain.
Feb 11, 2016, 18:16 PM IST
Blood pressure drug may treat Alzheimer's disease
A drug used to treat high blood pressure has been found to reduce cell damage often linked to Alzheimer's disease, reports a new study.
Jan 30, 2016, 14:31 PM IST
Exposure to environmental toxin ups Alzheimer's risk
The cause of neurodegenerative disease remains largely unknown, and the role of environmental factors in these illnesses is poorly understood.
Jan 23, 2016, 10:38 AM IST
Anxiety and stress may lead to dementia
Chronic stress is a pathological state that is caused by prolonged activation of the normal acute physiological stress response, which can wreak havoc on immune, metabolic and cardiovascular systems, and leads to degeneration of the brain's hippocampus
Jan 22, 2016, 15:39 PM IST
Animals' 'working memory' systems similar to humans: Study
In a study that could help advance drug development for Alzheimer's disease, researchers have found that a key aspect of human memory impaired in memory disorders exists in the type of pre-clinical animal models that influence major decisions about drug development.
Jan 16, 2016, 14:42 PM IST
Revealed, a drug that may slow down Alzheimer's
To remain healthy, brain cells must continually clear out old, worn, or damaged proteins, a task performed by a small molecular cylinder called the proteasome.
Dec 22, 2015, 15:28 PM IST
Secret to living up to 100 years of age!
The results of the study indicate that several disease variants may be absent in centenarians versus the general population.
Dec 21, 2015, 12:21 PM IST
Two drinks a day keeps Alzheimer's death risk at bay
Alcohol a day can ward off an early death from Alzheimer's disease
Dec 11, 2015, 10:11 AM IST
Slow walking may signal Alzheimer's in the elderly
How fast elderly people walk may be related to the amount of amyloid they have built up in their brains, even if they don't yet have symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, says a study.
Dec 06, 2015, 14:27 PM IST
Using LED light to treat Alzheimer's disease
Light-induced treatments using organic photosensitisers have advantages to managing the treatment in time and area.
Nov 16, 2015, 13:17 PM IST
Soon, eye drops to clear up cataracts
Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have discovered a new chemical that could be added to eye drops to help clear up cataracts, the leading cause of blindness.
Nov 08, 2015, 16:18 PM IST
Jet lag-like sleep disruptions spur Alzheimer's memory loss
Glutathione deficiencies produce redox changes in brain cells. Redox reactions involve the transfer of electrons, which leads to alterations in the oxidation state of atoms and may affect brain metabolism and inflammation.
Oct 31, 2015, 09:46 AM IST
Alzheimer's blood test comes closer to reality
The blood test has also shown promise in detecting other diseases, including Parkinsons's, multiple sclerosis and breast cancer
Oct 19, 2015, 08:12 AM IST
Scientists identify protein key to Alzheimer's treatment
Known as GPR3, the protein is believed to play an important role in reducing the buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, said the findings in Wednesday's edition of Science Translational Medicine.
Oct 15, 2015, 00:30 AM IST
Non-invasive 'brain palpation' may detect Alzheimer's
The brain cannot be palpated without using a highly invasive procedure, but researchers have now developed a noninvasive brain imaging method using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that provides the same information as physical palpation.
Oct 08, 2015, 23:14 PM IST
Horse nerve sickness similar to human brain disorders
The disease -- called equine grass sickness -- attacks nerve cells in horses and causes gastric upset and muscle tremor. It can kill the animal within days if not diagnosed quickly.
Oct 06, 2015, 23:41 PM IST
Anti-cancer drug may sharpen memory
Researchers have found that a drug used in cancer therapy could also sharpen memory and help those with dementia by rewiring the brain and keeping neurons alive.
Oct 04, 2015, 17:31 PM IST
Air pollution may increase Alzheimer's risk
Higher levels of air pollution may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease in those who carry a gene associated with the debilitating brain disorder, suggests new research.
Sep 25, 2015, 11:08 AM IST
Why are women more likely to get Alzheimer's disease than men?
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Sep 22, 2015, 22:41 PM IST
