News

Inflammatory Conditions Linked to Higher Risk of Alzheimer’s

Patients with inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, which can be reduced by treatment with tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors. That finding, “Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Blocking Agents Reduce Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease in Patients with Rheumatoid…

Scientists Identify Compounds That Can Protect Brain Mitochondria From Damage Associated With Alzheimer’s

A new screening assay has identified small molecules capable of protecting brain mitochondria from stress conditions that commonly occur in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. These preclinical results in mice support the therapeutic potential of these newly discovered compounds. The study, “Neuron-based high-content assay and screen for CNS…