Scientists at NYU Langone Medical Center have discovered that the beta amyloid peptide - which accumulates in brain plaques in people with Alzheimer's disease - not only plays a role
The beta amyloid peptide, which is linked to development of Alzheimer's disease, is also crucial in modulating learning and memory consolidation in the normal brain, according to new research by scientists at NYU Langone Medical Center.
Dr. Paul M. Mathews, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, has revealed that the finding results from a study on rats, wherein his team manipulated levels of the beta amyloid peptide.
Alzheimer’s disease - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Stages, Types, Prevention, Prognosis & Treatment
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting memory and thinking and making the person increasingly dependent on others.
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting memory and thinking and making the person increasingly dependent on others.
Dr. Mathews says that the study suggests that the peptide's disruption may be one of the underlying causes of nerve dysfunction during Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis.
A presentation on the study was made at the ongoing Alzheimer's Association 2008 International Conference, which ends on July 31 in Chicago.
About Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by symptoms of thought, behavior and social problems.
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by symptoms of thought, behavior and social problems.
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Dementia Risk Increases in Coronary Heart Disease
People with coronary heart disease might be at an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a study led by an Indian-origin scientist
People with coronary heart disease might be at an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a study led by an Indian-origin scientist
Brain Shrinkage in Early Alzheimer's can Be Reduced by Exercise
Regular exercising can prevent brain shrinkage in people with early Alzheimer's, thereby slowing disease progression, says a new study.
Regular exercising can prevent brain shrinkage in people with early Alzheimer's, thereby slowing disease progression, says a new study.
