October 4, 2021
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Drug that boosts brain’s cleansing system improved symptoms in Alzheimer’s mouse model
An experimental drug that boosts the brain’s natural process of cleaning out damaged proteins improved some symptoms in mice bred to mimic Alzheimer’s disease. Read more.
More than 41m dementia cases globally are undiagnosed – study
In some countries as many as 90% of people with dementia have not been diagnosed, research finds. Read more.
A high level of APOE in neurons may predict neurodegeneration, Alzheimer’s
A rise in apolipoprotein E (APOE) in neurons may signal that these cells are not functioning well and will die, according to findings recently published in Nature Neuroscience. Read more.
The gut microbiome in aging and cognitive health
Being Patient reporter Simon Spichak, who researches the role of microbes and aging at APC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, demystifies the microbiome and what it means for brain health. Read more.
Some brain functions may improve with age
Cognitive changes such as mild forgetfulness are often a normal part of aging. Older adults may find that it takes longer to remember a fact or learn a new skill. At the extreme end, the risk of dementia rises with aging. Read more.
