Peptides derived from proteolytic processing of the β–amyloid precursor protein (APP), including the amyloid–β peptide, are important for the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's dementia. We found that ...

Amyloid β protein (Aβ) deposition in the brain is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease (AD). The fibrillar form of Aβ is neurotoxic, although the mechanism of its toxicity is unknown. We showed that ...

Study finds ultrathin tubes connecting brain cells that transport Alzheimer's proteins. The network changes months before ...

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For over a century, Alzheimer's disease (AD) has been considered irreversible. Consequently, research has focused on disease ...

A new type of cancer cell that "warrants urgent investigation" has been discovered in childhood leukemia and could impact clinical care. Research into new or repurposed treatments that target this new ...

The fight against Alzheimer's has often felt like a losing battle, but a stunning new discovery offers fresh hope. Researchers believe they have identified a method to halt the disease's progression ...