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New national center at IU to develop stem cell brain models to better understand Alzheimer’s disease
Indiana University is leading the way nationally as the home to one of only two centers in the United States dedicated to developing stem-cell-based models ...
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IU School of Medicine researchers receive top awards at international Alzheimer’s disease conference
Research leaders at the IU School of Medicine will receive two of the top six awards given out by the Alzheimer’s Association at its annual ...
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Researchers bring promising Alzheimer’s drug target closer to potential clinical trials
IU School of Medicine researchers aim to develop a new treatment for neurodegeneration by targeting an immune cell-specific gene associated with Alzheimer's disease.
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IU-led Alzheimer’s drug discovery center moves forward with promising new therapeutic targets
IU School of Medicine researchers have identified a portfolio of novel drug targets that may accelerate promising treatments for people living with Alzheimer’s disease.
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IU School of Medicine research helps lead to FDA clearance of first blood test for Alzheimer’s disease
The blood test is for adults 55 and older who exhibit symptoms and is the first of its kind, with more than 90% effectiveness.
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Digital screening during primary care visits may lead to earlier dementia detection, care
A trio of studies led by IU School of Medicine researchers found digital testing during primary care visits showed some promise as a tool for early identification of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in older adults.
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Researchers identify potential link between retinal changes, Alzheimer’s disease
A team of scientists at the Indiana University School of Medicine has identified that an eye condition affecting the retina, the light-sensing tissue in the ...
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Newly discovered genetic marker could pave the way for future Alzheimer's disease therapeutics
Researchers have identified a new genetic marker that could play a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease and pave the way for novel therapeutic ...
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Key mechanisms in asymptomatic Alzheimer’s disease brains may protect against cognitive decline
IU School of Medicine researchers have uncovered key mechanisms that may protect against cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease by studying the brains of people who, ...
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New Alzheimer's studies reveal disease biology, risk for progression, and the potential for a novel blood test
Two new papers published in Alzheimer's & Dementia demonstrate that evaluating microRNAs in blood can be used not only to diagnose mild cognitive impairment (MCI) ...
