Common virus could be behind Alzheimer’s in some people, scientists say
Common virus could be behind Alzheimer’s in some people, scientists say - Herpes virus may linger in gut and travel to brain via vagus nerve to cause a type of Alzheimer’s
Scientists Discover Common Virus Could Be Causing a Type of Alzheimer's
Researchers have discovered a link between a chronic gut infection caused by a common virus and the development of Alzheimer's disease in some people. Most people encounter cytomegalovirus (CMV) during childhood, and after the initial infection the virus remains in the body for life, usually dormant.
How Alzheimer’s disease may be sparked by the herpes virus
Discover the surprising link between herpes and Alzheimer's disease. Find out how the common herpes simplex virus may play a role in neurodegeneration.
How a Common Virus Could Trigger Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers have linked herpes simplex virus-1 with Alzheimer's disease, revealing a surprising potential viral trigger for the neurodegenerative condition. Their study suggests that the tau protein,
Herpes virus suspected in Alzheimer's: New research insights
Scientists from the University of Pittsburgh have uncovered a surprising connection between Alzheimer's disease and the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). Their study suggests that viral infections might contribute to the development of this condition.
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Dopamine’s surprising breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment
Discover how dopamine’s unexpected role in breaking down harmful plaques could revolutionize Alzheimer's treatment and ...
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As a doctor, here’s what I have learned from my own Alzheimer’s disease
I have a special interest in Alzheimer’s disease. For nearly 25 years, I practiced general neurology in Portland, Oregon, and ...
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Study Reveals Key Alzheimer's Pathway – And Blocking It Reverses Symptoms in Mice
A sequence of stress signals among specialized clean-up cells in the brain could at last reveal why some immune responses can ...
Asking Eric: Absentmindedness leads to Alzheimer concerns
Maybe this is a normal part of getting older or maybe I am making too much of it, but it is beginning to bother me.
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Light pollution’s surprising link to Alzheimer’s risk
New research suggests that nighttime light exposure could be accelerating early-onset Alzheimer’s. Discover the hidden danger ...
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Skeptics Question Transmissible Alzheimer's Claims
In early 2024, we reported new research that suggested Alzheimer's disease may be transmissible under rare conditions. The ...
In-ear microphones could help doctors 'listen' for early signs of Alzheimer's
Scientists are exploring using earpiece microphones, also known as hearables, to detect and 'listen' to early signs of ...
Unlocking proteostasis: A new frontier in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's
Scientists have uncovered a powerful ally in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases: a nucleolar complex that plays a ...
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Herpes link to Alzheimer's opens doors for new treatments
Scientists from the University of Pittsburgh have discovered a surprising connection between Alzheimer's disease and the ...