Using lab-grown human mini-brains, scientists find links between head trauma, herpes, and Alzheimer’s
Research published Tuesday is the first to connect the dots between a common herpes virus, head injury, and Alzheimer's.
Head injuries may reactivate herpes virus in brain, raise Alzheimer's risk: Study
A recent study by Tufts and Oxford universities reveals that head trauma can activate dormant herpes viruses in the brain, causing inflammation and ac
When Head Trauma Wakes Dormant Viruses: A Hidden Risk for Alzheimer’s
A groundbreaking study reveals that concussions and repetitive head injuries in sports could trigger latent viruses in the brain, such as HSV-1, leading to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers suggest that early use of antiviral drugs might prevent these effects,
Herpes virus and repeated head trauma linked to Alzheimer’s, study finds
The research at Tufts and Oxford universities, using stem cells turned to organoids or “brains in a dish”, offers more evidence that viruses, particularly those in the herpes family that are present in the majority of adults,
Researchers Found A Link Between This Childhood Virus And Alzheimer's. Here's What A Neurologist Wants You To Know
A new study found a link between cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Alzheimer's disease. Here's what a neurologist wants you to know, plus how to protect yourself.
New Study Finds Link Between This Common Virus and Alzheimer’s Disease: What A Neurologist Wants You To Know
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting more than three million Americans per year. And while its exact cause is unknown, researchers may have just had a breakthrough. A study,
Why Alzheimer’s Scientists Are Re-thinking the Amyloid Hypothesis
For decades, scientists have been trying to develop therapeutics for people living with Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive ...
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Alzheimer’s disease cases in 8MM to reach 22.51 million by 2033
China is expected to witness the highest prevalence with an estimated 10.4 million cases. The total prevalent cases of ...
Johnson & Johnson Gets FDA Fast-Track Designation for Posdinemab in Alzheimer's
The New Brunswick, N.J., pharmaceutical giant said posdinemab has shown potential in targeting disease-associated phosphorylated tau in cerebrospinal fluid from treated Alzheimer's patients, and in ...
IGC Pharma Names IGC-AD1 Phase 2 Clinical Trial for Alzheimer’s Agitation “CALMA” and Expands Recruitment Strategy
POTOMAC, MD / ACCESSWIRE / January 8, 2025 / IGC Pharma, Inc. (NYSE American:IGC) ("IGC Pharma" or the "Company") announced today that its ongoing Phase 2 trial for agitation in Alzheimer's disease ...
Could This Be the Cure? Targeting Protein Imbalances To Stop Alzheimer’s
Researchers have discovered that suppressing a nucleolar complex can reduce Alzheimer’s-related protein toxicity. Scientists ...
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Aging plays a new role in the fight against Alzheimer's disease
The balance of protein health within cells, a process known as proteostasis, is critical for maintaining cellular ...
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Herpes and Alzheimer's Tau; Dementia and Autism; Extended Paxlovid for Long COVID
A study of human brain organoids suggested a complex relationship between herpes simplex virus 1 infection and tau, ...
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More Evidence Bolsters the Oral Herpes and Alzheimer’s Link
That cold sore on your lip might be painful and unsightly, but it could also be a harbinger of debilitating brain agin ...
Early Signs of Alzheimer's Women Should Not Ignore, According to Neurology Expert
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in older adults. But according to experts, the condition affects men ...