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A “feeling” for dementia?
A research team led by the DZNE concludes that personal perception can be an important indicator for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. Early diagnosis and therapy development could benefit from these findings.
Virtual cohorts for medical research
Researchers at the DZNE and the Helmholtz Center for Information Security intend to use “artificial intelligence” to facilitate the transfer of genomic data for research purposes under the strict constraints of data protection.
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DZNE welcomes Federal Government’s National Dementia Strategy
The DZNE is part of alliance for a dementia-friendly Germany.
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Noise disturbs the brain’s compass
In “Nature Communications”, DZNE scientists report on causes for troubles in spatial navigation and ties to the research on Alzheimer’s disease.
This image shows active nerve cells (cyan) and blood vessels (red) in the hippocampus of a mouse.
Alzheimer Research: Noise-inducing neurons shut down memories
Neurons that are responsible for new experiences interfere with the signals of neurons that contain memories and thereby disturb the recall of memories – at least in mice. Scientists of the DZNE report this in the scientific journal “Nature Neuroscience“. …
For a study on the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the  DZNE is asking around 5,000 participants of the “Rhineland Study” to have their blood tested. Source: DZNE
Corona research in Bonn: Rhineland Study starts large-scale blood test
For a study on the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the DZNE is asking around 5,000 participants of the “Rhineland Study” to have their blood tested.
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DZNE supports research for remedies against the coronavirus
The German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) is actively contributing to the efforts to limit and neutralise the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak. The DZNE has therefore started to apply its resources for studies on disease mechanisms associated with…
This image shows microglia (cyan) stimulated in this way, which gather around deposits of proteins - called “plaques” (red) - and break them down.
Immune cells against Alzheimer’s?
DZNE researchers have developed a novel, experimental approach against Alzheimer’s based on the stimulation of immune cells of the brain by means of an antibody.
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Bonn DZNE employees affected by coronavirus
Two employees of the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Bonn have tested positive for the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.
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A good blood supply is good for memory
Memory performance and other cognitive abilities benefit from a good blood supply to the brain. DZNE researchers report on this in the journal “BRAIN”.

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