Alzheimer's Found in Chimpanzees

A new study provides extensive evidence of Alzheimer ’s disease pathology in the brains of aged chimpanzees, our closest living relatives.By Alzheimer's Reading RoomThis research adds to a growing number of studies using an evolutionary perspective to identify differences between humans and chimpanzees that could lead to potential targets for therapeutic interventions in humans.What is the Difference Between Alzheimer ’s and DementiaSubscribe to the Alzheimer's Reading RoomEmail:“Very few studies have investigated Alzheimer’s disease pathology in chimpanzees, the species closest in phylogeny and most genetically related to humans,” said senior author Mary Ann Raghanti, Ph.D., associate professor and interim chair of anthropology at Kent State. “Brain samples from gr eat apes, particularly aged individuals, are incredibly scarce, so a study of this size is rare.”Read more about this interesting research inScientific AmericaChimpanzees Are First Animal Shown to Develop Telltale Markers of Alzheimer's DiseaseMore on Alzheimer's DiseaseHow the Loss of Memory Works in Alzheimer ’s Disease, and How Understanding This Could Help YouWhat are the 7 Stages of Alzheimer's9 Types of DementiaTopicsCare of Dementia Patients at HomeAlzheimer's Caregiver TipsConnect Alzheimer's DementiaHow to Get Answers To Your Questions About Alzheimer's and DementiaDementia affects one-third of all people older than 65 years in the United States.The most common cause of dementia is Alzheim...
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