ALZgerm Challenge–No Winner, But Small Prizes to 8 Scientists
Researchers split $200,000 for their theories on the role of six microbes—one virus, four bacteria, and one parasite—in Alzheimer’s.
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Researchers split $200,000 for their theories on the role of six microbes—one virus, four bacteria, and one parasite—in Alzheimer’s.
Epidemiology study reveals 1.5-times higher risk of dementia after herpes virus infection. Short-term antiviral treatment appears to lower risk.
The commercial test uses a few drops of saliva. It must be ordered by a physician. Plans are also in the works to use the test to select participants for clinical trials.
Based on pooled data from five well-characterized cohorts, women appear to initially outperform men, but then slide faster, on global cognition and executive function. Oddly, this was not true for memory.
White matter-associated microglia express similar genes to plaque-associated DAMs. They seem to be triggered by the myelin breakdown associated with aging and disease.
Whole-genome sequencing combined with expression data identifies five LBD loci: three known and two new. Four increased LBD risk while one appears protective.