Researchers at Niigata University's Brain Research Institute have uncovered a new function of amyloid precursor protein (APP) ...

Amyloid precursor protein (APP) is a type I transmembrane glycoprotein that undergoes complex routing through the secretory and endocytic pathways of neurons and non-neuronal cells. Proteolytic ...

Share on Pinterest New research looks into the role of amyloid-beta in developing Alzheimer’s. Westend61/Getty Images A main theory behind the cause of Alzheimer’s disease is the build-up of the ...

At the end of last month, a scientific journal pulled a research paper on Alzheimer’s disease. The retraction came from Neurobiology of Aging, which removed a 2011 paper claiming to show that a ...

(A, B) ALP staining and activity detection were performed after treating cells with APPswe or BMP2 for 5 days or 7 days. (C, D) ARS staining and semiquantitative analysis were used to detect calcium ...

Share on Pinterest Could a decades-old anti-seizure drug help prevent Alzheimer’s disease? mrs/Getty Images A new study suggests that a decades-old drug may help slow Alzheimer’s disease progression.