In the latest step toward development of potential treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers have identified a rare gene mutation that seemingly prevented a Colombian…
Could our blood show signs of Alzheimer’s before the disease is properly diagnosed? One new study aimed to find out whether epigenetic changes, or…
While the underlying causes of Alzheimer’s disease aren’t fully understood, we do know that genetics plays a role in how and why the disease…
Scientists identified new genes that impact the brain’s immune cells and may contribute to the risk of developing early-onset or late-onset Alzheimer’s. The brain’s…
Accessing your genetic data through companies like 23andMe and AncestryDNA is becoming more popular, but who owns the rights to your personal data? According…
The Alzheimer’s gene ApoE4 appears to affect the brain and cognition function in childhood, which is much earlier than anyone suspected, according to new…
For the first time, researchers have determined that a molecule called VPS35 can clear tau proteins, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease, in the brain….
Advancements in genetic research now allow people to accurately track their family history and genetic risk factors. But the ubiquity of at-home DNA tests…
Imagine if doctors could assess people who will most likely be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease long before they show signs of memory loss. This…
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is one of the most common forms of dementia. The Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) estimates that the brain disorder makes…
We know that having a parent with Alzheimer’s disease or inheriting the ApoE4 gene puts a person at a higher risk for Alzheimer’s. Now,…
A recent study uncovers novel genes related to Alzheimer’s, offering a more comprehensive picture about the connection between the disease and genetics. A new…
We know that Alzheimer’s is caused by a combination of genetics and environmental factors. But for some people, the chances of getting Alzheimer’s are…
Like literally millions who have lost a loved one to Alzheimer’s disease, my family was devastated when my grandfather, Stanley Friedman, was taken from…
As a college student, Marty Reiswig decided to take his girlfriend to a family reunion. After he noticed many of his relatives struggling with…