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May 19, 2017

Genetic Loci Linked to Brain Aging Features

Researchers saw partial overlap between variants influencing age-related methylation and neuronal patterns and those implicated in other traits or diseases.

Aug 19, 2016

Quest Aims to Improve Care of Dementia Patients in Program Integrating Digital Tools, Genetic Tests

The firm is leveraging its broad network and deep diagnostics test portfolio to provide integrated solutions around clinical problems.

Feb 16, 2016

Eisai, Sysmex to Develop Dx, CDx for Dementia

The companies said they aim to discover next-generation tests that will enable early diagnosis of dementia, as well as treatment selection and monitoring.

Nov 21, 2014

Canadian Researchers Awarded C$7.1M to Advance Alzheimer's Research

Five research teams from the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University will split the funding.

Jun 20, 2014

As Part of Broad Effort Aimed at Dementia, UK Launches $27M Research Project

NEW YORK (GenomeWeb) – The Medical Research Council on Thursday announced a £16 million ($27 million) research project into dementia that includes the development of new biomarkers for identifying those at risk for developing the condition and patients who may be candidates for new drug trials.

Apr 03, 2014

Dementia Dx Firm Cytox Raises $2.5M

NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Dementia diagnostics firm Cytox today said that it raised £1.5 million ($2.5 million) in a second round of funding.

Feb 24, 2012

NextGen Creates Diagnostics Subsidiary for CNS Test Development

By a GenomeWeb staff reporter
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – UK-based NextGen Group announced this week it has completed the formation of a diagnostics subsidiary to develop tests for central nervous system disorders.

Sep 02, 2011

Stanford Team Implicates Plasma Proteins in Age-Related Neurogenesis and Cognitive Function Declines

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By Adam Bonislawski
A Stanford University-led research team has identified plasma proteins linked to declines in neurogenesis and impaired learning and memory.

Oct 26, 2010

Germany's CeGaT Offers Sequencing-Based Dx Tests on SOLiD for Range of Diseases

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The Center for Genomics and Transcriptomics is now offering sequencing-based diagnostic tests for epilepsy, dementia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and hereditary eye diseases, joining a small but growing number of organizations offering diagnostic panels on next-generation sequencing platforms.

Feb 15, 2010

UPenn-Led Team IDs Variants Tied To Dementia Risk

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and elsewhere used a genome-wide association study of post-mortem patient tissues to find genetic variants linked to frontotemporal lobar degeneration.

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