The 58-year-old was best known for uncovering evidence of a link between pathogens and the neurodegenerative disease.

Nurturing ideas to fruition, like growing plants, is a complex process that relies on a suitable substrate and favorable growth conditions.

A look at some of the circulating molecules that may indicate various Alzheimer’s pathologies and serve as the bases of noninvasive tests for the disease.

Researchers hope circulating biomarkers will enable earlier detection and better monitoring of the neurodegenerative disorder—and perhaps help usher in new treatments.

Oligomannate, recently approved in China, is being met with some skepticism from researchers.

Oligomannate, derived from a compound in seaweed, suppresses neural inflammation caused by gut bacteria in mice.

Endolysosome leakiness allows tau to build up in cells.

In brain samples from people with Alzheimer’s disease, the protein aggregates more strongly bound proteins involved in processing RNA, the same study finds.

Contaminants in the atmosphere appear to have harmful effects on neurodevelopment and cognitive function.