New research suggests that drinking alcohol could accelerate the progression of Alzheimer's disease, as scientists show that both trigger a similar pattern of cognitive decline
New research has revealed that drinking alcohol could accelerate the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers say their findings show that alcohol may encourage the development of Alzheimer’s because it provokes similar molecular processes, and ultimately cognitive decline, to the ones that are associated with the disease. The results showed that both AUD and Alzheimer’s are associated with similar changes to the way that genes function in the brain. These harmful adjustments include increased activation of inflammatory genes, disruptions to cell signalling and cell death processes, and changes to blood vessel cells.
Joshi stressed: “This is a global effort to unravel complex diseases at the single-cell level, which will lead to a better understanding of the molecular and cellular perturbations in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, alcohol use disorder, and their interactions.”
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