Alzheimer’s disease — which affects an estimated 7 million Americans — is notoriously difficult to detect, especially in its ...

A research team at the University of Cologne has made a significant breakthrough in understanding the role of the tau protein ...

A new biomarker test can detect early-stage tau protein clumping up to a decade before it appears on brain scans, improving ...

Deep sleep could be key to forestalling slow declines in brain health that may one day lead to Alzheimer's disease, the most ...

Scientists from the University of Cologne identified the 1N4R tau isoform as a key contributor to neuronal dysfunction in ...

Now, it appears they have. The tests have been centered on the ability to test for either beta amyloid or tau, the characteristic proteins that are deposited in the brain in Alzheimer’s disease, and ...

Herpesvirus infection may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease through transposable element activation and neuroinflammation.

Explore the spectrum of dementia, its causes, and how it impacts cognitive health, with insights into care strategies and ...

With early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease comes the possibility of treatment to not only help manage symptoms but also slow ...

But they are not specific for AD. One of the key biomarkers is the amyloid protein, found in plaques. Another is the tau protein, found in tangles. Once these biomarkers were identified, doctors could ...