LearningRx1 alzheimer's | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 47

Alzheimer’s drugs’ effect depend on severity

Aug 27, 2014 by

In a strange new finding, the drug bexarotene reduced amyloid-beta in mice with late-stage Alzheimer’s, but increased levels in the early stages of the disease....

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MedDiet’s effects on brain depend on race

Aug 26, 2014 by

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have discovered that the Mediterranean diet has different effects on cognitive decline depending on the person’s race....

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Cellular “trash” linked to Alzheimer’s

Aug 23, 2014 by

Researchers have found a new family of “helper” proteins that guide cellular waste to the lysosomes for destruction and recycling....

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Enzyme linked to Alzheimer’s

Aug 21, 2014 by

New research indicates that unclogging the body’s protein disposal system may improve memory in people with Alzheimer’s....

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Memory loss at the molecular level

Aug 17, 2014 by

Researchers have identified the molecular basis for age-related cognitive decline....

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Retinal imaging may detect Alzheimer’s

Aug 14, 2014 by

A new noninvasive retinal imaging device may be able to detect changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease at a very early stage....

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