Scientists have found that a protein tied to Alzheimer’s disease may actually strengthen the immune system’s fight against ...

A surprising link between Alzheimer’s and cancer reveals that amyloid beta, a harmful protein in the brain, actually empowers ...

A secondary analysis of TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 strengthens the case that reducing amyloid plaques underlies the clinical benefits ...

(A, B) ALP staining and activity detection were performed after treating cells with APPswe or BMP2 for 5 days or 7 days. (C, D) ARS staining and semiquantitative analysis were used to detect calcium ...

Scientists are hoping to treat diseases including cancer and Alzheimer's by influencing how cells make life-or-death ...

The FDA has cleared the Elecsys pTau181 test as an aid in early detection of amyloid pathology in the primary care setting for adults aged 55 years and older presenting with signs, symptoms or ...

People who were diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in their 80s had a higher likelihood of showing evidence of brain buildup of amyloid beta, a protein linked to cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s ...

Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by certain key changes in the brain. Among them are the development of two kinds of ...

Previous research has implicated fungi in chronic neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, but there is limited understanding of how these common microbes could be involved in the ...

At first glance, Alzheimer's disease and cancer have little in common. One erodes memory, while the other consumes the body. Yet researchers at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center have discovered an ...