Exciting research is highlighting a new subclass of anti-aging compounds hoped to extend lifespan, reduce the markers of aging, and slow the onset of diseases such as Alzheimer’s. The work is on the cusp of starting 2 human clinical trials investigating compounds derived from natural sources.
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A new deep learning algorithm has been developed that can study PET scan images and detect the onset of Alzheimer’s six years earlier than current diagnostic methods. The research is part of a new wave of work using machine learning technology to identify subtle patterns in complex medical imaging.
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For years, scientists have suspected that drinking coffee helps lessen the chances of getting Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. A new study indicates that this may indeed be the case, and that the darker the roast, the better it works.
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New research presented at the recent Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology has solidified a growing body of evidence suggesting Alzheimer’s disease can be diagnosed in seconds using a non-invasive eye scan.
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A new review article has summarized recent evidence supporting the hypothesis that the herpes virus is a major causal factor for Alzheimer’s disease. The article makes note of new population data out of Taiwan, finding that people infected with herpes are more likely to develop senile dementia.
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New research, led by scientists at the University of Cambridge, suggests spontaneous DNA mutations that occur when a baby's brain is growing in the womb may help explain why so many people develop dementia without having any prior family history with the disease.
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Researchers have developed the first computer model that effectively simulates how toxic proteins associated with several neurodegenerative diseases spread through the brain over a 30-year period. The model could serve as a diagnostic tool and help better identify the efficacy of new treatments.
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A big challenge facing Alzheimer’s and dementia researchers today is finding a way to identify patients suffering from the earliest stages of cognitive decline. New research is suggesting that AI could be the key to accurately predicting those patients most at risk of developing Alzheimer’s.
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New research has revealed that fisetin – a natural flavonoid found in many fruits and vegetables – functions as an effective senolytic agent by clearing out damaged aging cells, improving health and extending lifespan.
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A new review article from a team at the University of Southern California is suggesting leaks in the blood-brain barrier could be a useful early warning sign signaling the onset of everything from Alzheimer's disease to multiple sclerosis before visible symptoms appear.
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