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Discoveries Update Tau’s Role in Neurodegeneration, Suggest New Drug Target

Newly discovered genetic mutations, and a new model capable of mimicking tau spread in humans, elucidate mechanisms by which tau contributes to neurodegeneration, opening up new avenues for Alzheimer’s drug development.

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Sleep Disruption in Alzheimer’s Tied to Neurodegeneration in Key Part of Brain

Scientists find that neurodegeneration in a brain region is associated with sleep disturbances in people at risk for Alzheimer's disease, which could lead to earlier intervention and better treatment options.

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BrightFocus Foundation to Hold Special Event for Caregivers with MSNBC’s Richard Lui

BrightFocus Foundation announced a special program, Brain Info Live: A Fireside Chat for Caregivers with Richard Lui on Monday, December 6.

Valeria Maria Canto-Soler, PhD, working in the lab.

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Rise in Drusen-Related Proteins May Signal Early AMD

Discoveries made using a cell model Dr. Canto-Soler developed as a BrightFocus grantee could lead to much earlier diagnosis and early treatment of AMD.

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A High-Fat Diet Alters Genes and Susceptibility to Age-Related Macular Degeneration, New Research Shows

New research shows that a high-fat diet may influence retinal genes linked to AMD, independent of gut microbiome changes, by switching genes on and off.

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PrecivityAD™ First in Accuracy Among Blood-Based Alzheimer’s Screening Tests

An Alzheimer’s disease (AD) blood-based screening test rooted in pivotal early BrightFocus support has come in top-ranked for accuracy among eight tests either approved or in development.

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Discoveries Update Tau’s Role in Neurodegeneration, Suggest New Drug Target

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Sleep Disruption in Alzheimer’s Tied to Neurodegeneration in Key Part of Brain

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BrightFocus Foundation to Hold Special Event for Caregivers with MSNBC’s Richard Lui

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Rise in Drusen-Related Proteins May Signal Early AMD

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A High-Fat Diet Alters Genes and Susceptibility to Age-Related Macular Degeneration, New Research Shows

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PrecivityAD™ First in Accuracy Among Blood-Based Alzheimer’s Screening Tests