Austin-American Statesman AUSTIN — University of Texas researchers Adela Ben-Yakar and Jon Pierce-Shimomura are on a mission. It’s professional, personal and not conducive to patience. Armed with a five-year, $3 million grant from the National Ins …
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Scientists from the University of Sydney on Saturday have announced that they have developed a vaccine to help halt the progression of Alzheimer’s disease of humans. The progress of neurodegenerative condition affects more than 35 million people worldwide.
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TOPSHAM — The Southern Maine Midcoast Walk to End Alzheimer’s will kick off at 9 a.m. Saturday from the Topham municipal building at 100 Main St.
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Alzheimer’s Walk sets out Saturday morning
Advancing age is a major risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease and is associated with build- up of the peptide amyloid beta in the brain. New research shows that removal of amyloid beta from the brain depends on vitamin D and also on an age-related alteration in the production of transporter ... continue reading
Alzheimer’s research is continuing — that’s one bright side we can take from the mixed Alzheimer’s news this week.
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Alzheimer’s drug takes a hit, but diagnoses may become easier