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Funding the Battle Against Alzheimer's
(Source: NIH/NIA) - The search for a cure to end Alzheimer's disease is taking place in laboratories and research centers across the country, and around the globe. Scientists are targeting promising areas of research that may lead to new and more effective therapies for Alzheimer's, new understanding of the underling causes of the disease, and better ways to manage the stress of caregiving for the millions affected by Alzheimer's.
Neuroscientists Unveil Huntington's Neural Pathway
(Source: McGovern Institute for Brain Research) - MIT researchers have discovered new molecular changes in the brains of individuals with Huntington's disease, a genetic disorder that leads to neuronal loss accompanied by unwanted movements, psychiatric symptoms, and eventual death. By studying brains of humans and mouse models they have uncovered a protective response that may lead to new therapies for this currently incurable disease.
An Ibuprofen A Day Could Keep Parkinson's Away
(Source: American Academy of Neurology) - New research shows people who regularly take ibuprofen may reduce their risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
Computer Simulation of Malfunctioning Alzheimer's Protein
(Source: University Autònoma of Barcelona) - This research proposes a three-dimensional model which simulates the interaction between the peptide Amyloid beta and the different forms of Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) and offers an explanation for this phenomenon.
A Rapid Image Analysis Method to Help Diagnose Alzheimer's
(Source: Technical Research Center of Finland) - The Technical Research Center of Finland (VTT) has developed a method for analyzing magnetic resonance (MR) images in just a few minutes when diagnosing Alzheimer's. The accuracy of the analysis is comparable to manual measurements made by skilled professionals, currently considered the most reliable method for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease.
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