A micro-RNA as a key regulator of learning and Alzheimer’s disease

Saturday, September 24th, 2011

Scientists have identified an RNA molecule as a potential target for new Alzheimer’s therapies.

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Scientists find five new Alzheimer’s risk genes

Sunday, April 3rd, 2011

Scientists looking for the genetic triggers that lead to Alzheimer’s have identified five more, doubling the number linked with the mind-wasting disease.

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Anesthetics And Alzheimer’s Disease

Saturday, November 13th, 2010

First inclusive report published in Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease There is growing global concern regarding the potential neurotoxicity of anesthetics. Biophysical and animal model studies have identified molecular changes simulating Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathology after exposure to inhaled anesthetics. This research has alerted anesthesiologists, neuropsychologists, surgeons and other …

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Research finds new genes that play role in Alzheimer’s

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

US and European researchers have identified two new genes that may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease and could help unravel new treatments, a study published Tuesday said.

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