CARD News
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Could a viral illness increase chances of developing Alzheimer’s or other neurodegenerative disease?
Some viral illnesses may increase a person’s chances of later developing Alzheimer’s disease or another neurodegenerative disorder. Though a causal link cannot be confirmed, an NIH study found significant associations. -
Scientists identify a reference stem cell for studying neurodegenerative disease gene variants
With the help of international researchers, scientists at NIH's Center for Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias identified a line of stem cells that can be used as a reference for studying the gene variants behind Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, and several other neurodegenerative disorders. -
Roy Blunt Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Research
The Roy Blunt Center for Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias Research opened its doors on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland in 2022.
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New building and other updates from the NIH Center for Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias
Learn about CARD’s new, state-of-the-art building located on the NIH Bethesda campus, and our growing scientific and training resources.
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New web portal gives scientists access to dozens of neurodegenerative disease stem cells
Researchers can now easily order stem cells that Center for Alzheimer's and Related Dementias (CARD) scientists have engineered for studying the genes behind Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.