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The Boston University School of Medicine. A new study by researchers at the school suggests treating chronic inflammation in elderly people could help avert the onset of Alzheimer's disease. BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Chronic inflammation with ApoE4 gene results in increased risk of Alzheimer’s, BUSM researchers say

Conor Kelley October 25, 2018
People who possess the gene ApoE4 and have chronic low-grade inflammation have an elevated risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study from researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine.
The National Institutes of Health and National Institute on Aging awards the Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Center a $5.4 million grant renewal. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

NIH renews Alzheimer’s Disease Center’s multi-million dollar grant

Andres Picon September 6, 2017

The National Institutes of Health and the National Institute on Aging renewed a three-year $5.4 million research grant for the Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Center on Aug. 25. The grant will...

BU partners with senior living community for Alzheimer’s research

BU partners with senior living community for Alzheimer’s research

Maisie Guzi October 8, 2015

Boston University School of Medicine's Alzheimer's Disease Center and CTE Center announced Monday a partnership with senior living community Wingate Residences, using a new location at Wingate for research...

With help from innovators, BU earns recognition as top research university

Daily Free Press Admin March 25, 2014

Boston University is home to many researchers who specialize in subjects ranging from planet formation, such as Dr. Catherine Espaillat, to curing Alzheimer’s disease, such as Max Wallack, junior in...

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