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February 12, 2025

His genes forecast Alzheimer’s. His brain had other plans.

Source: National Public Radio

February 10, 2025

Patient defies genetic fate to avoid Alzheimer’s

Study offers clues to treatment, prevention.

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February 4, 2025

New study will try to stop Alzheimer’s decades before it begins, using experimental Eli Lilly drug

Source: Endpoints News

February 4, 2025

International Alzheimer’s prevention trial in young adults begins

WashU Medicine-led trial evaluating investigational drug from Eli Lilly and Company aims to stop disease before symptoms arise.

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November 14, 2024

New drug targets for Alzheimer’s identified from cerebrospinal fluid

Study pegs certain cellular activities to driving Alzheimer’s disease.

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August 23, 2024

Multiple sclerosis appears to protect against Alzheimer’s disease

Findings could point to new strategies to treat Alzheimer’s.

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August 16, 2024

Stopping Alzheimer’s Before Symptoms Appear

Source: Scientific American

August 1, 2024

Aging-related genomic culprit found in Alzheimer’s disease

With new technique, patient-derived neurons accurately model late-onset Alzheimer’s, point to potential treatments.

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July 30, 2024

Accuracy of diagnostic blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease varies

Head-to-head comparison of 6 tests reveals which ones could replace spinal taps, brain scans.

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July 12, 2024

Brain inflammation triggers muscle weakness after infections

In fruit flies and mice, scientists ID possible way to block muscle fatigue in long COVID, other diseases.

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July 11, 2024

Disparidades raciales en la demencia estan determinadas por factores sociales

Un estudio confirma que las diferencias raciales en la función cognitiva no se deben a diferencias en el origen genético.

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July 11, 2024

Racial disparities in dementia determined by social factors

Study indicates racial differences in cognitive function not due to genetic ancestry.

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June 5, 2024

Holtzman, Chen recognized for exceptional Alzheimer’s research

Morby prize from Cure Alzheimer’s Fund honors discovery of T cells’ role in neurodegeneration.

National Leaders

May 22, 2024

Subtle cognitive decline precedes end to driving for older adults

Routine cognitive testing may help older drivers plan for life after driving.

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April 16, 2024

Alzheimer’s disease progresses faster in people with Down syndrome

Study highlights need to develop therapies for this vulnerable population.

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February 28, 2024

Neurons help flush waste out of brain during sleep

Findings could lead to new approaches for Alzheimer’s, other neurological conditions.

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February 23, 2024

Ju named Morriss Professor

Neurologist studies role of sleep in neurodegenerative diseases.

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February 21, 2024

Alzheimer’s blood test performs as well as FDA-approved spinal fluid tests

Could make early Alzheimer’s diagnosis, treatment accessible to more people.

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February 7, 2024

How does waste leave the brain?

Discovered route serves as passageway to clear fluid waste from brain.

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January 31, 2024

Sleep quality: Keeping the brain sharp

From diabetes and heart disease to depression, Alzheimer’s and more, scientists are exploring how sleep disturbances undermine health – and what can be done to address it.

Outlook Magazine

December 11, 2023

Clues to preventing Alzheimer’s come from patient who, despite genetics, evaded disease

Breaking link between early, late stages of disease may prevent dementia.

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November 22, 2023

Lowering a form of brain cholesterol reduces Alzheimer’s-like damage in mice

Targeting cholesterol potentially could help treat Alzheimer’s, related dementias.

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September 20, 2023

How do toxic proteins accumulate in Alzheimer’s and other diseases?

Key steps leading to such accumulation identified; could inform new therapeutic approaches.

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