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In honor of Alzheimer's Awareness Month, we’re exploring the science and stories surrounding Alzheimer’s disease. 

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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 22-Jun-2026 15:15 ET (22-Jun-2026 19:15 GMT/UTC)

12-Feb-2026
 

FAMU-FSU Engineering joins Mayo Clinic to research Alzheimer’s disease treatments

Florida State University
Peer-Reviewed Publication
12-Feb-2026

Cumulative lead exposure linked to increased Alzheimer’s and dementia risk, University of Michigan study finds

University of Michigan School of Public Health
Peer-Reviewed Publication
12-Feb-2026

UC Irvine-led team creates first cell type-specific gene regulatory maps for Alzheimer’s disease

University of California - Irvine
Peer-Reviewed Publication