In their attempts to untangle the mystery of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), researchers have traditionally focused on damage to the basic building blocks of thought—the neurons. Numbering close to a hundred billion, neurons form a communications network of unmatched complexity, helping to oversee essential physical functions and acting as repositories of our identity, emotions and memory.
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Two-part trial to build on landmark Colombian prevention study of people at near-certain genetic risk for early-onset Alzheimer’s disease PHOENIX (Thursday, Nov. 14) – A new Alzheimer’s prevention study has received a $74.5 million five-year grant from the National...
APPLICATION RECEIPT DATE: Recommended: Pre-proposal Deadline: November 1, 2024 (Friday) Full Application Deadline: December 11, 2024 Anticipated Analysis Start Date: February 3, 2025 (Wednesday) PURPOSE: The Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium (AAC) invites applications...
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Living alone is a lesser-known risk factor for Alzheimer’s and other types of cognitive decline. With an estimated 14 million Americans aging solo — by choice or circumstance — Arizona State University has a plan to help and new funding to support it. This summer,...