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Novel therapeutic targets based on biology of aging show promise for Alzheimer's disease

A scientific strategy that explores therapeutic targets based on the biology of aging is gaining ground as an effective approach to prevent and treat Alzheimer's disease, according to research published in the December 7, 2018 online issue of Neurology.

10 Dec 2018

Mount Sinai researcher awarded $2.5 million to advance understanding of neurodegenerative diseases

Ivan Marazzi, PhD, Assistant Professor of Microbiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, was awarded $2.5 million in funding by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to further the understanding of the underlying causes of neurodegenerative disorders such as Lou Gehrig's, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's diseases. The

7 Dec 2018

Researchers confirm link between neonatal vitamin D deficiency and schizophrenia

Newborns with vitamin D deficiency have an increased risk of schizophrenia later in life, a team of Australian and Danish researchers has reported.

7 Dec 2018

Researchers are developing blood test to diagnose or predict Alzheimer's disease

Today, the only way to definitively diagnose Alzheimer's disease in life is through brain scans and tests of cerebrospinal fluid that must be collected via lumbar puncture. Though cumbersome and expensive, such tests provide the most accurate diagnoses for patients.

6 Dec 2018

Hazelnuts improve micronutrient levels in older adults

Older adults who added hazelnuts to their diet for a few months significantly improved their levels of two key micronutrients, new research at Oregon State University indicates.

6 Dec 2018

Drawing leads to better memory than writing

Older adults who take up drawing could enhance their memory, according to a new study.

6 Dec 2018

Newborns with vitamin D deficiency have increased risk of schizophrenia later in life

Newborns with Vitamin D deficiency have an increased risk of schizophrenia later in life, researchers from Aarhus University and the University of Queensland report.

6 Dec 2018

CWRU researcher secures $14.6 million funding for genetic study into Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease symptoms, such as memory loss or cognitive decline, can present in different ways among people with diverse ethnic backgrounds. Researchers know that a complex mix of social, behavioral, and genetic variables can impact the onset and progression of this disease.

6 Dec 2018

CZI announces over $51 million funding to fight neurodegenerative diseases

Today, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative announced $64.25 million in funding and its selection of 17 early career investigators and nine collaborative science teams to launch the CZI Neurodegeneration Challenge Network

5 Dec 2018

Vitamin D deficiency associated with increased risk of depression in older adults

A new study by researchers from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing at Trinity College Dublin has shown for the first time in Ireland that a deficiency in vitamin D was associated with a substantial increased risk of depression (+75%) over a four-year follow up period.

5 Dec 2018

Reproductive cycle may provide new window into Alzheimer’s disease risk among women

Female mice destined to develop Alzheimer’s-like pathology and related cognitive impairments display a unique pattern of fluctuation in sex hormones during the ovarian cycle, finds new research published in eNeuro.

5 Dec 2018

Researchers create new approach to classify patients with Alzheimer's disease

Researchers studying Alzheimer's disease have created an approach to classify patients with Alzheimer's disease, a finding that may open the door for personalized treatments.

5 Dec 2018

Customizing Genetically Engineered Models for Specific Research Applications

In this interview conducted at SfN 2018, Philip Dubé from Taconic Biosciences, goes into detail about genetically engineered models and their importance in understanding neurodegenerative diseases.

From Taconic Biosciences, Inc. 4 Dec 2018

Governments across Europe respond in very different ways to lung cancer

The World Health Organization estimates 387,913 Europeans will die of lung cancer in 2018. The preliminary findings from a new study by the Economist Intelligence Unit comparing 13 countries show that governments across Europe are responding in very different ways to the disease.

4 Dec 2018

Latest advances in AI for aging and longevity research

Insilico Medicine, one of the leaders in artificial intelligence for drug discovery, biomarker development, digital medicine, and aging research announced today the publication of its recent paper titled "Artificial Intelligence for Aging and Longevity Research: Recent Advances and Perspectives" in Ageing Research Reviews, one of the highest-impact journals in the field.

3 Dec 2018

Epigenetic maps of the inner ear could lead to development of therapeutics for hearing loss

Epigenetics is the expression and control of genes. The epigenetics involved in the inner ear is a critical part of the mystery of hearing.

3 Dec 2018

Researchers uncover genes that lead to excessive tau in dementia

Researchers have identified two major groups of genes involved in the mutations that lead to excess production of tau, a protein involved in dementia.

3 Dec 2018

Insilico Medicine to present work on AI for Drug Discovery at the AI World Conference

Insilico Medicine, a Rockville-based company developing the end-to-end drug discovery pipeline utilizing the next generation artificial intelligence, will present its latest results in modern and next-generation AI for Drug Discovery at the AI World Conference in Boston on December 4th.

30 Nov 2018

New dye is a step towards personalized neuromedical prophylaxis of the future

Signs of neurodegenerative diseases, visible years before the emergence of clinical manifestations, can be detected during the examination of medical samples by means of fluorescence microscopy.

29 Nov 2018

New study solves longstanding mystery in innate immunity

UT Southwestern biochemist and Breakthrough Prize winner Dr. Zhijian "James" Chen's newest study answers a long-standing question in the field of innate immunity.

29 Nov 2018

Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Latest Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Novel therapeutic targets based on biology of aging show promise for Alzheimer's disease

Mount Sinai researcher awarded $2.5 million to advance understanding of neurodegenerative diseases

Researchers confirm link between neonatal vitamin D deficiency and schizophrenia

Researchers are developing blood test to diagnose or predict Alzheimer's disease

Hazelnuts improve micronutrient levels in older adults

Drawing leads to better memory than writing

Newborns with vitamin D deficiency have increased risk of schizophrenia later in life

CWRU researcher secures $14.6 million funding for genetic study into Alzheimer's disease

CZI announces over $51 million funding to fight neurodegenerative diseases

Vitamin D deficiency associated with increased risk of depression in older adults

Reproductive cycle may provide new window into Alzheimer’s disease risk among women

Researchers create new approach to classify patients with Alzheimer's disease

Customizing Genetically Engineered Models for Specific Research Applications

Governments across Europe respond in very different ways to lung cancer

Latest advances in AI for aging and longevity research

Epigenetic maps of the inner ear could lead to development of therapeutics for hearing loss

Researchers uncover genes that lead to excessive tau in dementia

Insilico Medicine to present work on AI for Drug Discovery at the AI World Conference

New dye is a step towards personalized neuromedical prophylaxis of the future

New study solves longstanding mystery in innate immunity

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