Researchers have linked a specific set of neurons with short-term memory, in a finding that may help develop novel treatments for…
Articles by Joana Fernandes, PhD
Treatments targeting clusters of a toxic form of the tau protein may become valuable therapeutic approaches for patients with Alzheimer’s disease…
Epileptic activity appear to be more frequent in patients with Alzheimer’s disease than in healthy individuals and may be linked to…
High levels of air pollution particles may increase the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in older women, according to…
Low glucose levels in the brain are known to lead memory problems and cognitive decline, and new research suggests they do so by…
Cognitive decline can be triggered by the ApoE4 gene variant, but that trigger depends on environmental factors, a new study…
A Mediterranean diet may protect against the loss of brain volume associated with aging, researchers report. But eating more fish and…
An enzyme called monoamine oxidase (MAO) may become a biomarker for the diagnosis and progression of Alzheimer’s disease, according to…
Treatment with the antibiotic Rocephin (ceftriaxone) may restore brain function in areas affected by Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research.
Researchers working in a mice reported that an experimental drug, NTRX-07, may treat Alzheimer’s by targeting a potential cause —…