Dead at 24 from dementia – how a young man’s final gift could change brain research forever
Andre Yarham was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia at just 22. Following his death, his family has donated his brain to...
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A trace mineral may help guard the brain against Alzheimer’s, new study suggests
New research from Harvard suggests that lithium—a mineral best known for batteries and mood stabilizers—might protect the brain from Alzheimer’s...
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Key Alzheimer’s protein found at astonishingly high levels in healthy newborns
What if a protein we thought caused dementia is actually essential for building a healthy brain? New research shows a...
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These existing medications may help reduce dementia risk, new study suggests
New research suggests that common medications, including antibiotics and vaccines, may help reduce the risk of dementia.
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Brain health: Immune enzyme linked to toxic tau buildup in Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers found that the immune enzyme TYK2 adds a tag to tau protein, causing toxic buildup in the brain. Blocking...
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Maternal genetics play bigger role in Alzheimer’s risk, study finds
Alzheimer’s disease risk is more strongly influenced by maternal genetics, with higher amyloid plaque levels in those with a maternal...
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These 11 blood proteins can predict dementia a decade in advance
A study revealed that a blood test, identifying 11 proteins, can predict dementia with 90% accuracy up to 15 years...
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