News: Aging, Longevity or Dementia

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Newfound Link Between Alzheimer’s and Iron Could Lead to New Medical Interventions

A novel imaging method using DNA-based fluorescent sensors is yielding new insights about the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

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The Brain’s Internal Compass is More Complex Than Once Thought

New details about how the brain senses orientation might lead to earlier Alzheimer’s detection.

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7 Insights About Aging from UT Researchers

In honor of International Day of Older Persons, learn about insights from UT Austin researchers related to aging and older individuals.

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Keeps Us on Our Toes

Michael Mauk is working on a "digital cerebellum" that mimics the part of the brain that helps us keep from falling. It could help make...

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Chemists Garner New Insights into Protein Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

A mutation in a normal protein can create amyloid β, a key contributor to Alzheimer's disease, researchers have found.

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Scientists Discover How We Play Memories in Fast Forward

New research shows how we use a special brain wave frequency when we think about past or future events to play them in fast forward.

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Neurons in the Brain Tune into Different Frequencies for Different Spatial Memory Tasks

The findings may provide insight into the cognitive and memory disruptions seen in diseases such as schizophrenia and Alzheimer's.

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