Other neurodegenerative diseases

Papers on other neurodegenerative diseases

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Thursday, October 29

Frontiers in Pharmacology

Cholesterol drug class linked to lower dementia risk

Among 31,604 matched pairs, people taking the drugs had a dementia hazard ratio of 0.454 compared with statin users, indicating lower relative risk.Among 31,604 matched pairs, people taking the drugs had a dementia hazard ratio of 0.454 compared with statin users, indicating lower relative risk.

Figure from Frontiers in Pharmacology
Cohort studyAll-cause dementia
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience

Human neurons made from older donors show cleanup defects

Experiments in neurons made from healthy donors aged 11 to 91 found impaired removal of damaged mitochondria, the cells’ energy-producing structures.Experiments in neurons made from healthy donors aged 11 to 91 found impaired removal of damaged mitochondria, the cells’ energy-producing structures.

Figure from Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
Human cell studyMechanisms
Aging Cell

Increasing a brain protein delayed signs of aging in mice

Removing the protein from brain support cells accelerated aging-related changes and impaired nervous system function in mouse experiments.Removing the protein from brain support cells accelerated aging-related changes and impaired nervous system function in mouse experiments.

Figure from Aging Cell
Mouse studyMechanisms
Journal of the American Chemical Society

Sensor array identifies people reporting worsening thinking

The system classified patients at the subjective cognitive decline stage with more than 95% accuracy, offering a possible route to earlier Alzheimer's diagnosis.The system classified patients at the subjective cognitive decline stage with more than 95% accuracy, offering a possible route to earlier Alzheimer's diagnosis.

A sensor array with clustered dark spots and scattered pale spots sits between two groups of small, upright, faceless people.
Study in peopleBiomarkers
Brain

Blocking a protein reduced nerve cell degeneration in mice

Experiments in aged mice and mouse models of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis found less nervous system inflammation and degeneration after researchers deleted or inhibited…Experiments in aged mice and mouse models of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis found less nervous system inflammation and degeneration after researchers deleted or inhibited the protein.

Figure from Brain
Mouse studyMechanisms

Wednesday, October 28

Science Advances

Oxidized molecule triggers brain inflammation in mice

Mouse experiments found that raising the molecule caused cognitive decline, while drugs blocking certain enzymes counteracted the induced inflammation and cognitive…Mouse experiments found that raising the molecule caused cognitive decline, while drugs blocking certain enzymes counteracted the induced inflammation and cognitive changes.

Elevated 8-oxoGTP exacerbates neurodegenerative changes.
Mouse studyInflammation
medRxiv

Five risk factors linked to cognitive scores, not decline

An observational study followed 1,396 generally healthy adults aged 36–108 for an average of 5.0 years, separating cognitive performance from subsequent decline.An observational study followed 1,396 generally healthy adults aged 36–108 for an average of 5.0 years, separating cognitive performance from subsequent decline.

Blood plasma pools contain dense versus sparse dark protein forms, with small upright, faceless people gathered around each sample.
Preprint: cohort · 1,396 peoplePopulations
Journal of Neuroinflammation

Air pollution and lung disease are linked to Alzheimer's risk

A Mendelian randomization analysis of 28 genetic studies linked airborne pollution and lung damage to inflammation and a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease.A Mendelian randomization analysis of 28 genetic studies linked airborne pollution and lung damage to inflammation and a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Figure from Journal of Neuroinflammation
Mendelian randomizationLung
bioRxiv

Losing the Frem3 gene lowers brain volume in aging mice

Mice lacking Frem3 in excitatory brain cells showed widespread brain volume loss between young adulthood and middle age alongside lower cognitive performance.Mice lacking Frem3 in excitatory brain cells showed widespread brain volume loss between young adulthood and middle age alongside lower cognitive performance.

Mouse brain cross-sections show fuller tissue beside a smaller brain with reduced cortex, with a small mouse beneath each.
Preprint: mouse studyMechanisms

Tuesday, October 27

Journal of the American Chemical Society

Compounds broke down an activated brain protein in aged mice

Bloodstream delivery in aged Alzheimer's-model mice also reduced amyloid deposits and abnormal changes to tau protein, and improved cognition.Bloodstream delivery in aged Alzheimer's-model mice also reduced amyloid deposits and abnormal changes to tau protein, and improved cognition.

A large neuron with sparse deposits sits beside a smaller neuron crowded with deposits, with a laboratory mouse, molecular ring, and protein fragments below.
Mouse studyInterventions

Monday, October 26

ESC Congress 2026 Abstract

Stroke and dementia risks fell in Danish registry study

Among patients under 60, 15-year stroke risk fell from 11% in 1995–2010 to 4% in 2010–2025; dementia risk declined modestly.Among patients under 60, 15-year stroke risk fell from 11% in 1995–2010 to 4% in 2010–2025; dementia risk declined modestly.

A brain cross-section with a branching vessel sits between groups of people beside damaged gray brains and more intact blue-green brains.
Cohort · 489,705 peopleStroke