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In the wake of disappointments over clinical trials targeting amyloid plaques in Alzheimer’s disease, researchers are focusing more attention on misfolded tau protein, another culprit in brain diseases that cause dementia. New UW research finds that targeting abnormal tau through the suppression of a gene called MSUT2 shows promise.

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Families caring for persons with dementia need all the support they can get, but their options are often limited to conventional care homes or facilities. For the person with dementia, this arrangement restricts their ability to engage with the community. The idea of being truly independent and living with dignity after diagnosis is quickly gaining attention, with innovations emerging around the world.

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An ADRC Interview with Valerie Segrest, a member of the Muckleshoot Nation and leading voice in tribal food sovereignty, about her approach to traditional foods and how to harness the power of food to improve health, longevity, and spirit.

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Snapshots of current research at the UW Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, spanning findings in neurology, precision medicine, genetic risk, and vascular brain health.

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In a new study of more than 3,000 Caribbean Hispanics, ADRC researchers found that individuals with African ancestry at a key Alzheimer’s genetic risk factor had 39 percent lower odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease than individuals with European ancestry at the gene.

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Take a dive into the story behind TDP-43, the protein pathology that is taking center stage in Alzheimer's disease research and studies of brain resilience.

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How the brain’s nightly wash cycle protects brain health over decades

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At first, I could not take my eyes off of this 3D brain model, for I know with certainly that it offers a map, perhaps an unreadable one, of my unique traits, weaknesses, and artistic and creative strengths.

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The Allen Institute's 'Exploring Frontiers' July 25th afternoon session featured the latest insights of leading modeling researchers in neuroscience. The talks addressed the theme of "leveraging computation and mathematics to accelerate biological discovery.” Read our summaries of the talks.

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Learn about the newly funded 2019-2020 Alzheimer's Disease Research Center pilot projects. These one-year projects encourage investigators to use ADRC resources to advance the understanding, diagnosis, or treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

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