Alzheimer’s
Light therapy helps the brain clear out toxic Alzheimer’s proteins
Posted in Medicine on 27th Sep, 2023
by Alex Muller
A new study has found that light therapy applied to mice during deep sleep increased the brain's ability to clear away beta-amyloid, a toxic protein linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease.
New molecule slams the brakes on Alzheimer’s brain inflammation
Posted in Medicine, Science on 31st Aug, 2023
by Alex Muller
While a preliminary finding, the researchers believe it has great therapeutic potential that could even complement existing and emerging Alzheimer's disease treatments.
Could CRISPR gene therapy help treat Alzheimer's disease?
Posted in Medicine on 21st Jul, 2023
by Alex Muller
Once the DNA is cut, scientists can replace faulty genes with a healthy one, remove problematic genes or even introduce new genes altogether.
New Alzheimer's drugs offer hope for bleak diagnosis but remain out of reach in UK
Posted in Medicine on 20th Jul, 2023
by Alex Muller
Estimates by Alzheimer's Research UK and Alzheimer's Society suggest 720,000 people in the UK would meet the treatment criteria used in the clinical trials of lecanemab and donanemab. But they need a diagnosis the NHS just can't deliver.
Scientists Describe Lifestyle Choices That Can Slow Memory Decline
Posted in Medicine, Science on 29th Jan, 2023
by Alex Muller
In this group the combination of several healthy lifestyle behaviours also slowed the rate of memory decline, suggesting significant benefits can be garnered from lifestyle changes even in those with a genetic risk for Alzheimer's.