Alzforum News The Alzheimer Research Forum, a dynamic online scientific knowledge base, reports on the latest Alzheimer's scientific research and develops databases of genes, scientific articles, animal models, antibodies, medications, grants, research jobs, and more. http://www.alzforum.org/ Copyright © 1996-2009 Alzheimer Research Forum en-us http://www.alzforum.org/images/header_1a.gif Alzheimer Research Forum http://www.alzforum.org/ 170 72 London, Ontario: More Than Motor Malaise at ALS Meeting A growing understanding of cognitive impairment in ALS made a strong showing at the Third International Research Workshop on Frontotemporal Dementia in ALS... http://www.alzforum.org/new/detail.asp?id=2188 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST Autoantibodies Recognize Toxic Aβ Forms, Wane With Age, AD? Amid ongoing attempts to enlist the immune system to fight Alzheimer disease, some scientists have wondered about our innate ability to clear this ornery peptide... http://www.alzforum.org/new/detail.asp?id=2187 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.alzforum.org/new/detail.asp?id=2187#dispcomments The Picture of Health? Aging Better—On Fewer Calories The latest research into caloric restriction shows that it not only increases longevity in rhesus macaque monkeys, but also reduces onset and incidence of age-related disease... http://www.alzforum.org/new/detail.asp?id=2186 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST London, Ontario: TDP-43 Across the Animal Kingdom at ALS Meeting Since it was linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in 2006, TAR DNA Binding Protein-43 has become a top player in research on ALS and frontotemporal dementia... http://www.alzforum.org/new/detail.asp?id=2185 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST London, Ontario: The Fuss About FUS at ALS Meeting At the Third International Research Workshop on Frontotemporal Dementia in ALS, the big buzz was all about Fused in Sarcoma (FUS)... http://www.alzforum.org/new/detail.asp?id=2184 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST Garbage in, Garbage out: Cell Disposal System Linked to Longevity Research shows that from delicate yeast to mammalian gourmands, restricting caloric intake can dramatically increase longevity... http://www.alzforum.org/new/detail.asp?id=2183 3 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST Rat Race—New Approach for Memory Enhancement? A report in today’s issue of Science describes an intriguing potential strategy for boosting memory... http://www.alzforum.org/new/detail.asp?id=2182 3 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST Research Brief: Genetic Switch for Lysosomal Biogenesis and Activity? Dealing with trash poses a constant challenge not only for municipalities but also for neurons, where specialized organelles called lysosomes take on the task... http://www.alzforum.org/new/detail.asp?id=2181 2 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST Research Brief: J&J to Buy Elan’s Aβ Immunotherapy Program Elan’s Alzheimer immunotherapy program (AIP) has gotten a booster... http://www.alzforum.org/new/detail.asp?id=2180 2 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST Research Brief: DHA Promotes Neurogenesis, Neurite Outgrowth in Mice Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) enhances neurogenesis and neurite outgrowth in transgenic mice with naturally elevated levels of the compound... http://www.alzforum.org/new/detail.asp?id=2179 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST