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February 22, 2022

Blood test for Alzheimer’s highly accurate in large, international study

When combined with genetic risk factors, test up to 93% accurate at identifying people at risk of Alzheimer's dementia.

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December 20, 2021

New Alzheimer’s prevention trial in young people

Focus on inherited Alzheimer’s up to 25 years before expected dementia onset.

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December 20, 2021

$11.5 million commitment supports new Alzheimer’s prevention clinical trial

Major international initiative renamed in honor of Knight family.

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December 14, 2021

Racial equity in Alzheimer’s research focus of $7 million in grants

Funds to support diverse volunteer registry, study of social risk factors affecting Black people.

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November 8, 2021

International Alzheimer’s clinical trial to test two drugs in combination

Drugs targeting amyloid, tau to be evaluated together.

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October 25, 2021

Older people’s resilience during pandemic focus of $9 million grant

Research to explore the effects of social isolation on cognitive, emotional health.

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October 21, 2021

Podcast: Remaining resilient while the pandemic drags on

This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on how children and adults remain resilient despite the isolation and stresses of the pandemic.

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October 20, 2021

Hit the sleep ‘sweet spot’ to keep brain sharp

Too little and too much sleep linked to cognitive decline.

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September 16, 2021

Time until dementia symptoms appear can be estimated via brain scan

Alzheimer’s dementia predicted by brain amyloid levels, age.

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July 8, 2021

New Alzheimer’s treatment targets identified

Study points to FDA-approved drugs that have potential to slow or reverse brain damage.

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June 21, 2021

Investigational Alzheimer’s drug improves biomarkers of the disease

International clinical trial yields mixed results with unclear cognitive effects but promising biomarker results.

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June 21, 2021

Protein linked to heart health, disease a potential therapeutic target for dementia

Brain protein reduces Alzheimer’s-like brain damage in mice.

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May 11, 2021

WashU, Pitt awarded $10.7 million for Alzheimer’s disease research

Study to look for genetic pathways that lead to formation of plaques, tangles.

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May 4, 2021

Brain’s lymphatic system tied to Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice

Source: The Scientist

April 28, 2021

Draining brain’s debris enhances Alzheimer’s therapies in mice

Impaired drainage also may play a role in Alzheimer’s in people.

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April 20, 2021

Sleeping too little in middle age may increase dementia risk, study finds

Source: New York Times

March 18, 2021

Can changes in driving habits predict cognitive decline in older adults?

$10 million in grants supports studies on impact of Alzheimer’s, depression on driving.

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March 15, 2021

International Alzheimer’s clinical trial to test tau drugs

Antibody is first of 3 tau drugs to be evaluated.

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February 17, 2021

Protein linked to Alzheimer’s, strokes cleared from brain blood vessels

In mice, antibody removes amyloid, improves vessel function without raising risk of brain bleeds.

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December 16, 2020

Protein involved in removing Alzheimer’s buildup linked to circadian rhythm

Brain protein helps explain link between circadian rhythm, Alzheimer’s disease.

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December 7, 2020

Novel form of Alzheimer’s protein found in spinal fluid indicates stage of the disease

Discovery could lead to better diagnostics, speed efforts to find treatment.

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