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Researchers bring promising Alzheimer’s drug target closer to potential clinical trials
IU School of Medicine researchers aim to develop a new treatment for neurodegeneration by targeting an immune cell-specific gene associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Jul 14, 2025 -
IU-led Alzheimer’s drug discovery center moves forward with promising new therapeutic targets
IU School of Medicine researchers have identified a portfolio of novel drug targets that may accelerate promising treatments for people living with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Newly discovered genetic marker could pave the way for future Alzheimer's disease therapeutics
Researchers have identified a new genetic marker that could play a role in the development of Alzheimer's disease and pave the way for novel therapeutic ...
Oct 08, 2024 -
Big gaps seen in home medical test use by older adults
With many types of at-home medical tests now available on store shelves and websites, a new study looks at what older adults think about this ...
Oct 08, 2024 -
Key mechanisms in asymptomatic Alzheimer’s disease brains may protect against cognitive decline
IU School of Medicine researchers have uncovered key mechanisms that may protect against cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease by studying the brains of people who, ...
Sep 24, 2024 -
New Alzheimer's studies reveal disease biology, risk for progression, and the potential for a novel blood test
Two new papers published in Alzheimer's & Dementia demonstrate that evaluating microRNAs in blood can be used not only to diagnose mild cognitive impairment (MCI) ...
Sep 18, 2024 -
VA funds IU School of Medicine research projects relevant to veterans’ health
IU School of Medicine researchers have cumulatively been awarded grant funding through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to support research on diabetes, skin inflammation, ...
Aug 22, 2024 -
Bill Gates visits IU School of Medicine to learn about Alzheimer’s disease research programs
Pulling on a white lab coat and protective gloves, Bill Gates was ready to get a hands-on feel for some of the most leading-edge Alzheimer’s ...
IU School of Medicine | Aug 21, 2024 -
Halting the decline: IU research supports historic advancement in Alzheimer’s treatment
New drugs have emerged that can slow the cognitive decline from Alzheimer's disease. IU School of Medicine researchers have been at the forefront of this ...
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IU-led early-onset Alzheimer's study expands globally
The largest study of early-onset Alzheimer's disease in the United States, headquartered at the Indiana University School of Medicine, is growing to include five new ...
Aug 07, 2024