Tag - Alzheimer's

Link Between Gut Inflammation and Alzheimer’s Disease Reconfirmed

Credit: PixabayResearchers are piecing together the complex relationship between gut health and Alzheimer's disease, revealing yet another connection between our digestive system and brain function. Animal studies have shown that gut microbes can transmit Alzheimer's to young mice, reinforcing this link.Furthermore, a 2023 study supports the idea that inflammation may be the mechanism behind...

Newly Found Proteins May Explain Alzheimer’s Devastating Effects

Credit: DepositphotosDespite decades of research, pinpointing the exact cause of brain damage in Alzheimer's disease has proven challenging. A team from Emory University in the US may have found a crucial piece of the puzzle.Reevaluating Amyloid Beta's Role in Alzheimer'sMuch research has investigated amyloid beta plaques in Alzheimer's, but some now view them as...

New Compound Restores Memory Function in Alzheimer’s Cases

A new molecule that switched memory and cognition back on in mice with Alzheimer's could one day do the same for humans, as illustrated in this generative imageInstead of focusing on fighting the plaques associated with Alzheimer's, researchers decided to explore the possibility of increasing electrical oscillations in the brain. They created a molecule...