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Using war metaphors in reference to Alzheimer’s disease should be replaced with messages of resilience against a complex, age-associated condition, according to a team of researchers. Framing a health issue through comparisons to warfare is common in popular media and…

Although only 10 percent of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) cases are hereditary, a significant number of them are caused by mutations that affect proteins that bind RNA, a type of genetic material. Researchers studied several ALS cases with a mutation…

Newly published research has brought to light new information on the molecular mechanisms that cause Huntington’s disease, and defines new pathways to therapy discovery. The results of the study are published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation. Huntington’s disease is…

Researchers have developed a chemical compound called Fluselenamyl that detects amyloid clumps better than current FDA-approved compounds. The compound, described in a paper published in Scientific Reports, potentially could be used in brain scans to identify the signs of early-stage…

A meta-analysis has found that brain training – or Computerised Cognitive Training (CCT) – can improve memory in people with mild cognitive impairment, suggesting it may prevent dementia, which can take hold within a year. Researchers have found that engaging in…

A combination of virtual reality and treadmill training may prove effective in preventing dangerous falls associated with aging, Parkinson’s disease, mild cognitive impairment or dementia, according to a new study published in The Lancet. According to the study’s authors, the…

Researchers have found a potentially promising treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, by noticing a similarity in the way insulin signaling works in the brain and in the pancreas of diabetic patients. “In the pancreas, the Kir6.2 channel blockade increases the insulin…