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July 18, 2018July 18, 2018

Process That Changes Tau Protein into Toxic Driver of Alzheimer’s Described in Study

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The process by which the tau protein is transformed from a healthy cell component into a driver of crippling diseases is described by researchers at UT Southwestern’s O’Donnell Brain Institute. ... Read more

July 16, 2018July 16, 2018

New Direction in Alzheimer’s Research May Help Identify Origin of Disease

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The study of axonal transport, the system responsible for transporting vital molecules and signals from one nerve cell to another, may lead scientists to the origin of Alzheimer’s disease, ... Read more

July 13, 2018July 13, 2018

Investigational Therapy BAN2401 Slows Alzheimer’s Progression Over 18 Months, Phase 2 Results Show

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Treatment with investigational compound BAN2401 over 18 months reduced the accumulation of amyloid fibers in the brain and slowed Alzheimer’s disease progression, according to top-line results from a Phase 2 trial. This ... Read more

July 11, 2018July 11, 2018

Low-dose Aspirin Seen to Reduce Amyloid Aggregates in Mouse Brains, Study Shows

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Treatment with low-dose aspirin was found to reduce the amount of brain amyloid aggregates that researchers believe are a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a mouse study. These ... Read more

July 9, 2018July 9, 2018

Alzheimer’s Risk Linked to Aging Made Worse by Diets High in Fats and Sugars, Study Shows

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The combination of two factors, aging and eating foods high in sugar or fats, raises susceptibility to Alzheimer’s disease, a study in mice reports. The research, “Evaluation of neuropathological ... Read more

July 2, 2018July 2, 2018

New Research Challenges Current Beliefs on How Nerve Cells Die in Alzheimer’s Disease

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The buildup of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain is not sufficient on its own to cause the death of neurons in Alzheimer’s disease, suggests a new study that challenges current ... Read more

June 29, 2018June 29, 2018

Alcohol Consumption Hinders Brain’s Ability to Clear Amyloid Beta, Early Study Reports

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Drinking alcohol, especially in excess, may hinder the brain’s natural ability to clear itself of amyloid beta protein plaques, the underlying cause of Alzheimer’s disease, a study in rat cells ... Read more

June 27, 2018June 27, 2018

Dementia Discovery Fund Collaborates with Immuneering to Discover New Alzheimer’s Therapies

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The Dementia Discovery Fund (DDF) and Immuneering have formed a partnership to identify new therapy targets and candidates for Alzheimer’s disease. DDF will invest $1.3 million to use Immuneering’s ... Read more

June 25, 2018June 25, 2018

Tailored Light Exposure Improves Sleep, Mood, Behavior in Alzheimer’s Patients, Study Shows

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A tailored lighting intervention in nursing homes can improve sleep, mood, and behavior in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study’s preliminary results. The study, “Tailored Lighting Intervention For ... Read more

June 22, 2018June 22, 2018

ProMIS Working to Move Antibody Treatment for Alzheimer’s into Clinical Trials

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ProMIS Neurosciences announced plans to initiate the development of its lead antibody candidate, PMN310, as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. The investigational therapy is expected to enter clinical Phase 1 trials in 2019. ... Read more

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