NEW YORK: Novel compounds showing early promise for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) target multiple disease-related proteins and may have benefits beyond AD, according to research presented here at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2015.

Alzheimer’s is a complex disease that has been hard to tackle Read More »

LOS ANGELES: It’s still very early, but scientists say a test based on a patient’s saliva might someday help detect Alzheimer’s disease.

“Saliva is easily obtained, safe and affordable, and has promising potential for predicting and tracking cognitive decline, but we’re in the very early Read More »

SAN DIEGO: A new research hub dedicated to nutrition, metabolism and dementia has been set up with the help of Nestlé researcher Gene Bowman.

The new research hub will connect scientists with clinicians as part of a ‘professional interest area’ (PIA) group, helping them to Read More »

SAN FRANCISCO: Most organizations that are exploring cognitive technologies—smart machines that automate aspects of decision-making processes—are just putting a toe in the water. They’re doing a pilot or “proof of concept” to explore the technology and how it fits into their business. Rajeev Ronanki, a Read More »