Common Gene May Hold Key to Delaying Alzheimer’s 10 Years
September 9, 2015
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Scientists now have a gene variant that seems to push off Alzheimer’s by 10 years. Learn how they want to use the way it works
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Cholesterol Triggers Alzheimer’s via 3 Copies of Chromose #21
March 2, 2015
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LDL cholesterol is nicknamed “bad cholesterol”. It adversely effects cell division. This bad cell division causes human cells to carry a 3rd copy of chromosome
End Alzheimer’s? Start with Genes
February 15, 2015
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VIDEO: Harvard’s Dr. Tanzi is one of the world’s best-known Alzheimer’s geneticists. See him describe what Alzheimer’s researchers are looking for, how much they know,
Neuroarchaeologists Uncover Original Alzheimer’s Gene Mutation
December 12, 2014
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The age and origin of an Alzheimer’s gene mutation has been traced to a single founder dating from the 16th century. E280A is responsible for
A4 Study is 1st Step to an Alzheimer’s Vaccination
September 22, 2014
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VIDEO+ARTICLE: The A4 Study is a cutting-edge trial aimed at preventing Alzheimer’s. The clinical trial is testing normal adults who are at risk for the
Are Alzheimer’s Genetic Tests a Good Thing?
August 24, 2014
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VIDEO: When a healthy person genetically tests their risk of Alzheimer’s, are the results devastating or empowering? See what happened to 162 people who tried.
Can Knocking Out Alzheimer’s APOe Gene Knock Out Alzheimer’s?
August 17, 2014
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When geneticists think of Alzheimer’s, the first gene that comes to mind is APOe. Can its effect be stopped or at least dampened? The recent
Huntington’s Dementia Problem Fixed in Mice
June 29, 2014
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Researchers discovered how genetic mutations in Huntington’s disease kill brain cells. Learn why this discovery may be relevant to other types of dementia, as well.
New Achievements of the U.S. National Alzheimer’s Plan
May 25, 2014
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The 2014 update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease was unveiled at the Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Research, Care, and Services in Washington, DC. Check
CERE-110 Gene Therapy Stabilizes Alzheimer’s Brain Cells
May 15, 2014
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VIDEO + ARTICLE CERE-110 is a big step forward for Alzheimer’s clinical trials. It induces brain cells to make their own nerve-growth-factor, so they can
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