Cerebral amyloid angiopathy, a condition caused by the buildup of amyloid (proteins) in brain blood vessels, was associated ...

Why some memories persist while others vanish has fascinated scientists for more than a century. Now, new research from the ...

Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is a condition where protein (called amyloid) builds up in the brain, making blood vessels ...

For some time, we've known that it's rare to see people with both cancer and Alzheimer's disease. Now, scientists believe ...

A hidden protein buildup in brain blood vessels may quietly quadruple dementia risk—often without a stroke as warning.

There's still so much we don't know about Alzheimer's disease, but the link between poor sleep and worsening disease is one that researchers are exploring with gusto. A study published in 2023 found ...

Discover how amyloid proteins help form long-term memories according to new research from the Stowers Institute.

Scientists have long observed that cancer patients have a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. New research reveals a possible reason why.

Early in Alzheimer’s disease, your brain can begin to change long before anyone notices a lost name or missed appointment.

Microglia are the brain's immune cells that clean out debris, such as damaged proteins and old cell parts, to keep the organ ...

Amyloid beta is a peptide that plays a central role in the neurodegenerative pathology of Alzheimer’s disease by aggregating into plaques in the brain. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved ...