Alzheimer's

This new test can predict onset of Alzheimer's disease

A new study led by an Indian-origin scientist has revealed that a novel test based on genetic information can predict Alzheimer's risk.

Mar 22, 2017, 23:19 PM IST

Alzheimer's disease has a cure in form of diabetes drug

Alzheimer`s is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions.

Mar 09, 2017, 11:20 AM IST

Alzheimer's, Parkinson's linked to defective brain cells spreading disease, says study

Researchers found that while healthy neurons should be able to sort out and rid brain cells of toxic proteins and damaged cell structures without causing problems, laboratory findings indicate that it does not always occur.

Feb 12, 2017, 14:05 PM IST

Do you know the bacteria in your gut may accelerate Alzheimer's? - Read

The researchers found that mice suffering from Alzheimer`s have a different composition of intestinal bacteria compared to mice that are healthy.

Feb 11, 2017, 13:04 PM IST

Vitamin A deficiency in would-be mothers can elevate Alzheimer's risk for child

The findings, published today in Acta Neuropathologica, indicate that early developmental stages are crucial periods during which brain tissue is "programmed" for the rest of a person`s life.

Jan 28, 2017, 10:46 AM IST

This new drug may win battle against Alzheimer's disease – Read

The drug SAK3 is now in the preclinical stage of drug development and clinical trials are expected to begin in the next few years, the researchers said.

Jan 27, 2017, 13:31 PM IST

Mushroom consumption good for health; prevents dementia, alzheimer's: Study

Researchers, including Vikineswary Sabaratnam from the University of Malaya in Malaysia, analysed the health benefits of edible and culinary mushrooms.

Jan 25, 2017, 13:36 PM IST

Ancient protective DNA can elevate Alzheimer's risk in humans

A gene mutation that protect ancient humans has become a threat for the modern humans, making them prone to the risk of diseases like Alzheimer's.

Jan 01, 2017, 22:13 PM IST

A single protein may help treat Parkinson's, Alzheimer's

Scientists have found that a single protein can lead to effective treatments for devastating neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's, Huntington's, Alzheimer's and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Dec 27, 2016, 17:02 PM IST

Now, 'sniff' to detect Alzheimer's disease in its early stages!

Neurologists have been eager to find new ways to identify people who are at high risk of Alzheimer's dementia but do not yet show any symptoms.

Dec 21, 2016, 14:37 PM IST

Scientists gear up to develop new pill for Alzheimer's prevention

A pill that prevents the accumulation of toxic molecules in the brain and can help prevent or delay Alzheimer's, can be the next target in the fight against the neurocognitive disease, according to US scientists.

Oct 08, 2016, 16:55 PM IST

Alzheimer's capable of playing role in cancer progression: Experts

As per researchers, a protein responsible for the development of the disease is most likely to play a role in development of cancer.

Oct 07, 2016, 18:26 PM IST

Can a Facebook app aid Alzheimer's caregivers?

To help bring some order in the lives of such Alzheimer's caregivers a team of US researchers is to test if a Facebook web app could be of help.

Aug 08, 2016, 11:39 AM IST

This embryonic gene may help fight ageing

The fountain of youth may reside in an embryonic stem cell gene named Nanog, suggests new research that may lead to treatments for conditions due to reduced bone strength, Alzheimer's and other age-related disorders.

Jul 26, 2016, 16:24 PM IST

This is why you shouldn't be using aluminium foil in cooking!

In a piece for The Conversation, Ghada Bassioni of the Ain Shams University, Cairo revealed how aluminium foil could be damaging our health,

Jul 18, 2016, 19:10 PM IST

DNA: Today in History , July 16th, 2016

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Jul 16, 2016, 00:06 AM IST

Scientists discovers earliest sign of Alzheimer's disease

Scientists have discovered the first physiological sign of Alzheimer's disease and that is a decreased blood flow in the brain.

Jul 13, 2016, 23:19 PM IST

This enzyme may help protect against Alzheimer's

"This study found that NMNAT2, or nicotinamide mononucleotide adenylyl transferase 2, is a key neuronal maintenance factor," said lead researcher Hui-Chen Lu, Professor at Indiana University in the US.

Jun 05, 2016, 18:54 PM IST