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| November 17, 2016
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Israeli discovery could allow early Alzheimer diagnosis with simple blood test

 

The Tel Aviv University researchers’ study, published in the journal Translational Psychiatry, describe a gene that codes for a particular protein, leading to neurotransmission. As a result, future therapies should be able to halt its progression.

By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

 

A recent discovery by researchers at Tel Aviv University may soon change the way Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed and treated.

The study, published in the journal Translational Psychiatry, describe a gene that codes for a particular protein that researchers discovered.

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The protein then turns off signals that it normally produces.

That process, in turn, blocks the brain from moving brain chemicals in their regular manner, also known as neurotransmission, thereby contributing to Alzheimer’s disease. Continue Reading »

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| October 7, 2016
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Alzheimer breakthrough in Israel by Tel Aviv University researchers

 

Israeli researchers discover a way to correct the genetic flaw that causes Alzheimer’s.
• Lab mice who were treated with Tel Aviv University’s new therapy, recovered from the illness. Researcher, “We believe our study opens up new directions for the development of effective treatment of Alzheimer’s.”

By Ilan Gattegno

 

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a new approach to innovative treatment of Alzheimer’s, providing hope to those with the degenerative disease. They have found a way to correct the flaw in the gene that causes Alzheimer’s. Lab mice treated with the new therapy recovered from the illness.

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Researchers Professor Danny Michaelson and doctoral student Anat Bam-Kagan focused on the ApoE4 gene, which is present in 60% of Alzheimer patients. Continue Reading »

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| November 8, 2012
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Israeli company reports development of antibody that fights Alzheimer’s symptoms

 

Israel’s NasVax reported that its testing shows that administering BBS antibody to animals reduces levels of the proteins that are associated with symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease

Experts estimate that just in the U.S. between 4-5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s.

By Ilan Gattegno

 

The Israeli company NasVax announced on Wednesday that testing has shown that administering the BBS antibody to animals reduces levels of the tau and amyloid beta proteins, strengthening cognitive abilities and reducing brain inflammation. Cognitive impairment and brain inflammation are typical symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.

Testing shows that BBS antibody fights symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

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