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That mad scientist who created designer babies is, apparently, gearing up for more human gene-hacking research.

Rogue Scientist Who Gene-Hacked Human Babies Gear Up for More Human Experiments

By Noor Al-Sibai

Scientists in Japan reversed the signs of Alzheimer’s in lab mice by restoring the healthy function of neuron synapses in their brains.

Neuroscience and Brain

Scientists Reverse Alzheimer’s Synapse Damage in Mice

By Sharon Adarlo

A diet with lots of meat and processed foods is linked to developing Alzheimer's Disease, according to a new study.

Delicious Foods Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

By Sharon Adarlo

A growing body of research shows that poor dental health is linked with cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.

Neuroscience and Brain

Research Suggests That Bad Dental Health May Increase Risk of Dementia

By Frank Landymore

While shooting his new TV show, Chris Hemsworth underwent genetic testing that revealed he was carrying two copies of a gene strongly linked to Alzheimer's.

Neuroscience and Brain

Chris Hemsworth Reveals Grim Genetic Test Results, Will Take Break From Acting

By Frank Landymore

A team of researchers might have developed an incredibly promising way to treat — and possibly vaccinate against — Alzheimer’s disease.

Potential Alzheimer’s Treatment Restores Lost Memories in Mice

By Tony Ho Tran

A new mouse study seems to have determined how beta-amyloid, a toxic compound linked to Alzheimer's disease, starts to accumulate in the brain.

Scientists May Have Discovered the Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease

By Dan Robitzski

Scientists found traces of aluminum in the same place in donor brains as the toxic protein clumps that eventually cause Alzheimer's Disease.

Neuroscience and Brain

The Stuff Beer Cans Are Made From Is Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

By Dan Robitzski

Scientists uncovered a series of epigenetic changes that seem to predict late-onset Alzheimer's disease, hinting at the possibility of future treatments.

RX and Medicine

Scientists Just Found Something That Happens Before Alzheimer’s Sets In

By Dan Robitzski

Medical researchers gave Alzheimer's patients LSD to see how it affected their cognition. The treatment seemed safe, paving the way for future studies.

Doctors Are Giving Alzheimer’s Patients LSD

By Dan Robitzski

As they travel in the body, viruses like herpes can soak up proteins that they use to produce the amyloid plaques linked to Alzheimer's symptoms.

Health & Medicine

New Research: Herpes May Make You Get Alzheimer’s Earlier

By Dan Robitzski

This Video Game Detects Alzheimer’s Earlier Than Lab Tests

Neuroscience and Brain

This Video Game Detects Alzheimer’s Earlier Than Lab Tests

By Natalie Coleman

For an upcoming trial, researchers will inject people genetically predisposed to develop Alzheimer's with genes linked to a lowered risk.

Alzheimer’s Trial Will “Bathe” Patients’ Brains in Helpful Genes

By Kristin Houser

Yerba santa, a plant dubbed the "holy herb" by native California tribes, could have a previously unknown medical use as an Alzheimer's treatment.

“Holy Herb” Shows Promise as Alzheimer’s Treatment

By Kristin Houser

A combination of molecules could making repairing the brain damage caused by Alzheimer's disease and other brain injuries as easy as swallowing a pill.

New Drug Combo Could Repair the Brains of Alzheimer’s Patients

By Kristin Houser

A new study reveals a way to reverse memory loss in animal models of Alzheimer's disease, and it could one day work in people, too.

Health & Medicine

New Research Could Reverse Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s Patients

By Kristin Houser