The tau protein, which, when it becomes toxic ... These drugs often cause side effects such as memory loss and limited motor ...

A new blood test test could determine how far Alzheimer's has progressed and could also help confirm whether another ...

Neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) are neurobiological lesions that are found in brain cells of patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD). They consist of aggregates of abnormally phosphorylated tau ...

W ith two new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease approved in recent years, there’s growing hope for people at risk of the memory-robbing condition. But tests to detect the condition still lag behind.

Using a novel quantitative chemoproteomic strategy, the team uncovered a protective role of dopamine (DA) in regulating the function of the microtubule-associated protein Tau. This discovery ...

Glutamate, a key neurotransmitter involved in brain function, plays a crucial role in processes such as mood regulation and memory formation. However, research has also linked glutamate to the toxic ...

people’s brain function is already declining. The scans are also expensive and not available at all hospitals. More sensitive ways to detect amyloid and tau, another protein related to the ...

Scientists have discovered a new protein pathway involved in neurodegeneration by studying “mini-brain” organoids made from ...

Graphical abstract explains KIBRA protein’s ability to restore memory in mice. (Buck Institute via Courthouse News) Furthermore, the researchers said that KIBRA rescues mechanisms that could make ...

Alzheimer’s disease is notorious for robbing individuals of memory and cognitive function. Researchers have struggled for ...