Latest news on Alzheimer's
Check out the latest news about Alzheimer's disease research that we carry out at the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (BBRC). Discover the advances in Alzheimer's prevention in which our scientists participate, as well as the news of the Alfa Study, dedicated to the early detection and prevention of the disease.
Proximity to parental age at onset of Alzheimer's indicates an increased risk of developing the disease in women
The study also points out that, with age, people who have experienced episodes of anxiety or depression in the past have increased hippocampal atrophy
World-Wide FINGERS: Spain is part of the first global initiative for prevention of dementia and Alzheimer´s disease
BBRC participates with the PENSA study
Explore BBRC research at the AAIC 2020
Check out the oral presentations, posters and collaborations of the researchers of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Program
The 2019 Annual Report of the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center is now available
The document is a compilation with the most outstanding information on the scientific, social and economic activity of the BBRC and the Pasqual Maragall Foundation
BBRC researchers explain how their projects have progressed during the lockdown
The COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped the scientific activity of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Program
The BBRC resumes the visits of the participants to the center
Visits have been suspended for 3 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and have resumed with maximum security measures
Air pollution causes damage to brain areas linked to Alzheimer's
BBRC researchers have detected that people most exposed to air pollution have greater brain atrophy and less cortical thickness in specific areas of the brain that are affected in Alzheimer's disease.
BBRC starts a new study on the relationship between insomnia and Alzheimer’s disease
Dr. Oriol Grau explains the goals of the study Alfa Sleep, which will start over the next months.
What effects does confinement have on mental and brain health?
BBRC launches a new study to analyze the effects of confinement on mental health and brain
