Recently the number of genes known to be associated with Alzheimer’s disease has increased from four to eight, including the MS4A gene cluster on chromosome 11. New research has expanded on this using a genome-wide association study to find a novel location within the MS4A gene cluster which is associated ... continue reading
An international research consortium led by Trinity College Dublin today announced the selection for funding of a large-scale European clinical trial of Nilvadipine, an Alzheimer’s disease drug developed at the Roskamp Institute in Sarasota.
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An international research consortium led by Trinity College Dublin (Ireland) today announced the selection for funding of a large-scale European clinical trial of Nilvadipine, an Alzheimer’s disease drug developed at the Roskamp Institute in Sarasota. More than 500 Alzheimer’s patients will participate in the multicenter Phase III clinical trial designed ... continue reading
Four siblings in a family affected by early-onset Alzheimer’s have been studied by a group of researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. This has been a unique opportunity to make comparative studies and to monitor the development of the disease over a prolonged period of time. Being able to monitor ... continue reading
Music triggers memories, even for people with Alzheimer’s disease. A big band recording can help them remember their lives when the song was new. But a new study from Boston researchers suggests that music can also help them form new memories. Alzheimer’s disease – Boston – Alzheimer – Health – ... continue reading