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Researchers in the new study used yeast to unravel how the genes known to affect the risk of Alzheimer’s work on cells in the brain. They show for the first time that the risk genes affect a hallmark protein in Alzheimer’s called amyloid.

Two previous studies co-funded by Alzheimer’s Research UK identified nine genes which were associated with Alzheimer’s, but their exact function in the disease remained unclear.

The new research from Massachusetts Institute of Technology discovered that amyloid was disrupting a vital process in yeast called endocytosis, which transports important molecules into and around cells. It found that a number of the genes, including one called Picalm, could influence amyloid’s ability to disrupt endocytosis.

It provides a previously unknown link between the genes and the amyloid protein, and sets a new direction for treatment research. Continue to read: express.co.uk

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Nutrient modification for Alzheimer's prevention

A diet with an appropriate ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, rich in healthy oils and antioxidants, but low in cholesterol-containing foods, may be a beneficial component in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new review. Read more: nutraingredients.com

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