7 posts
Standard
In a significant pivot for Alzheimer’s research, scientists at the University of Kentucky have uncovered an unexpected mechanism behind the profound sleep disturbances that plague millions of patients. The study, published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia, suggests that the cognitive decline and nocturnal restlessness associated with the disease may not be caused solely by…
Standard
Protecting brain cells from the progressive destruction that characterizes Alzheimer’s disease and related neurodegenerative conditions remains one of the most formidable challenges in modern medicine. These disorders, collectively known as tauopathies, are marked by the accumulation of abnormal tangles of a protein called tau inside the brain. As these toxic tangles build up, neurons begin…
Standard
For decades, the medical community has grappled with a confounding mystery: why do some individuals, despite carrying the most significant genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, remain cognitively sharp and symptom-free well into their 80s and beyond? This genetic resilience has long been a focal point for researchers seeking to unlock the secrets of neuroprotection.…
Standard
For decades, the field of Alzheimer’s research has been defined by a persistent mystery: why do some individuals, despite carrying the strongest known genetic risk factor for the disease, remain cognitively vibrant and mentally sharp well into their eighties? For these resilient individuals, their genetic makeup seems to grant them an invisible shield, allowing them…
Standard
On March 6, 2025, during the high-profile EIB Group Forum held in Luxembourg, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), met with Thomas Östros, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank operating through its specialized arm, EIB Global. The high-level encounter culminated in the official signing of a critical grant agreement valued…
Standard
Could the secret to detecting Alzheimer’s disease lie not in the complex diagnostic tests of a neurologist’s office, but in the quiet, often overlooked patterns of our nightly slumber? Researchers at the University of Liège (ULiège), with the vital support of the Stop Alzheimer’s Foundation, are currently exploring a compelling hypothesis: that subtle, seemingly innocuous…
Standard
A significant new study published on September 17th in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine offers compelling evidence that the architecture of our sleep—specifically the time spent in REM and deep sleep cycles—plays a critical role in long-term health outcomes. Conducted by Shengzhi Sun of Capital Medical University in China and a team of colleagues, the…
