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September 20, 2023

How do toxic proteins accumulate in Alzheimer’s and other diseases?

Key steps leading to such accumulation identified; could inform new therapeutic approaches.

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October 11, 2022

$9 million to fund study of ‘jumping genes’ in Alzheimer’s

Researchers from several labs to study role of transposable elements.

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January 16, 2020

$29 million for new phase of international Alzheimer’s study

Research focuses on precisely how the disease develops in the brain.

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August 14, 2019

Genes linked to Alzheimer’s risk, resilience ID’d

Genes in the brain’s immune cells may point to strategy to protect against the disease.

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December 13, 2018

New genetic clues to early-onset form of dementia

Culprit is lone error in one gene, but researchers find many potential therapeutic targets.

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December 5, 2018

Alzheimer’s researchers receive Chan Zuckerberg Initiative funding

Research aims to show how immune system may drive neurodegenerative diseases.

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November 9, 2018

Cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s genetically linked

Managing cholesterol, triglycerides may reduce Alzheimer’s risk, study suggests.

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April 9, 2018

ALS, rare dementia share genetic link

Findings point to potential treatment strategy for both disorders.

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March 21, 2018

Link between 2 key Alzheimer’s proteins explained

Targeting tau production may lead to treatment.

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