Front Aging Neurosci May 2018 PMID 29881346

Infection of Fungi and Bacteria in Brain Tissue From Elderly Persons and Patients With Alzheimer's Disease.

Ruth Alonso, Diana Pisa, Ana M Fernández-Fernández, Luis Carrasco

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What people are saying

Overall, the discussions emphasize the significance of microbial presence in AD brains, referencing specific fungi like Malassezia and mentioning prior findings from 2018, which indicates active interest. Words like 'fascinating' and references to 'targeted antimicrobial therapy' suggest curiosity and recognition of possible impacts, though some comments also highlight skepticism or the need for further validation.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the research findings, especially highlighting evidence of fungal and bacterial presence in AD brain tissue.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show high curiosity, with commenters referencing specific microbial suspects and previous studies, indicating strong engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reflect a moderate level of engagement, with some users critically evaluating the findings and mentioning ongoing debates or gaps in the research.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest potential implications for future treatments and understanding of Alzheimer’s, but overall seem exploratory rather than definitive.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores the presence of fungal and bacterial infections in the brain tissue of Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients compared to controls, suggesting that polymicrobial infections may play a role in AD's etiology.
  • Researchers found specific fungal genera, such as those more prevalent in AD patients, and bacterial phyla like Firmicutes and Proteobacteria, which differed between AD and control brains, indicating distinct microbial patterns.
  • These findings point to potential targeted antimicrobial treatments for AD and highlight the importance of understanding individual microbial profiles to better understand disease progression and symptoms.]

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Ecliptic_09
@Ecliptic_09 · X

@Saltykid41 Fascinating as well as this dude from UofT claims to have discovered this new fact he neglects to mention the Spanish team that found this in 2018. Who knew scientists would lie about their discoveries.

Mar 31, 2023 · 18 likes · 2 shares · 1,338 followers View post →
Amy Proal, PhD
@microbeminded2 · X

@leslie_stallard @MBVanElzakker And several teams, including this one, have identified fungal communities in the #Alzheimer’s brain: https://t.co/FbADYex7mo

Aug 15, 2019 · 9 likes · 1 share · 29,349 followers View post →
Joe B
@JBianco215 · X

https://t.co/eGxtDSKwi9 "we have demonstrated that fungal proteins and DNA are present in nervous tissue from Alzheimer's patients. More recently, we have reported that bacterial infections can accompany these mycoses, suggesting that polymicrobial infections exist in AD brains."

Jul 31, 2022 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 4,573 followers View post →
Amy Proal, PhD
@microbeminded2 · X

@KCSteckel @fequalsma62801 @AmyProal Colleen hey! It may be the other way around

Jan 11, 2019 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 29,359 followers View post →
MartinGLaurence
@MartinGLaurence · X

@topologic_apple @mike_lustgarten The lipophilic fungi Malassezia are the prime suspects. In AD brains: 9/10 AD vs. 2/9 controls (OR=32, 95% CI 2.3 to 420, p=0.0055). See Figure 3 & 5 here: https://t.co/ksUZsvdeBC

Nov 28, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 656 followers View post →
OccuWorld
@OccuWorld · X

Infection of fungi and bacteria in brain tissue from elderly persons and patients with Alzheimer’s disease. https://t.co/mdlvEyypas

Feb 4, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 8,738 followers View post →

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CogniSphere
@jorgensenmc1 · X

Infection of Fungi and Bacteria in Brain Tissue From Elderly Persons and Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease - PMC https://t.co/WqB3sAXEW1

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Patricia Hachey
@PatriciaHachey · X

Infection of Fungi and Bacteria in Brain Tissue From Elderly Persons and Patients With Alzheimer's Disease https://t.co/4nk8loZjbT

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L_L_Hee
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RT @Ecliptic_09: @Saltykid41 Fascinating as well as this dude from UofT claims to have discovered this new fact he neglects to mention the…

Mar 31, 2023 · 2 shares · 333 followers View post →
Samuel Thelin
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RT @Ecliptic_09: @Saltykid41 Fascinating as well as this dude from UofT claims to have discovered this new fact he neglects to mention the…

Mar 31, 2023 · 2 shares · 335 followers View post →
Ecliptic_09
@Ecliptic_09 · X

@Saltykid41 Fascinating as well as this dude from UofT claims to have discovered this new fact he neglects to mention the Spanish team that found this in 2018. Who knew scientists would lie about their discoveries.

Mar 31, 2023 · 18 likes · 2 shares · 1,338 followers View post →
J Scotch McClure
@joshuamcclure · X

RT @JBianco215: https://t.co/eGxtDSKwi9 "we have demonstrated that fungal proteins and DNA are present in nervous tissue from Alzheimer's p…

Mar 22, 2023 · 2 shares · 18,721 followers View post →
Joe B
@JBianco215 · X

https://t.co/eGxtDSKwi9 "we have demonstrated that fungal proteins and DNA are present in nervous tissue from Alzheimer's patients. More recently, we have reported that bacterial infections can accompany these mycoses, suggesting that polymicrobial infections exist in AD brains."

Jul 31, 2022 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 4,573 followers View post →
UltimApe
@ultimape · X

"could be of interest to guide targeted antimicrobial therapy for AD patients. Moreover, the variety of microbial species in each patient may constitute a basis for a better understanding of the evolution and severity of clinical symptoms in each patient." https://t.co/WAJdV0gJxY https://t.co/CCMatNUVvd

Oct 8, 2021 · 6,710 followers View post →
Matt Price
@MRPsci · X

Infection of Fungi and Bacteria in Brain Tissue From Elderly Persons and Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease https://t.co/qgpghkN587

Nov 28, 2020 · 1 followers View post →
PsychiatryAI.com
@PsychiatryAIcom · X

Infection of Fungi and Bacteria in Brain Tissue From Elderly Persons and Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease | Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience https://t.co/wO3AK6z3YV

Nov 6, 2020 · 436 followers View post →
David12195
@David12195 · X

Infection of Fungi and Bacteria in Brain Tissue From Elderly Persons and Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease https://t.co/D8cYgo7b0Y #Mold #Alzheimers #Mycotoxins #Fungus

Apr 26, 2020 · 5 followers View post →
OccuWorld
@OccuWorld · X

Infection of fungi and bacteria in brain tissue from elderly persons and patients with Alzheimer’s disease. https://t.co/mdlvEyypas

Feb 4, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 8,738 followers View post →
Mike Lustgarten, PhD
@mike_lustgarten · X

RT @MartinGLaurence: @topologic_apple @mike_lustgarten The lipophilic fungi Malassezia are the prime suspects. In AD brains: 9/10 AD vs. 2/…

Nov 28, 2019 · 1 share · 9,733 followers View post →
MartinGLaurence
@MartinGLaurence · X

@topologic_apple @mike_lustgarten The lipophilic fungi Malassezia are the prime suspects. In AD brains: 9/10 AD vs. 2/9 controls (OR=32, 95% CI 2.3 to 420, p=0.0055). See Figure 3 & 5 here: https://t.co/ksUZsvdeBC

Nov 28, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 656 followers View post →
Reiner 
@erlesen · X

RT @erlesen: Infection of Fungi and Bacteria in Brain Tissue From Elderly Persons and Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease https://t.co/CccTL1…

Nov 6, 2019 · 4 shares · 7,860 followers View post →
Jim Bloom
@jimmyroybloom · X

RT @erlesen: Infection of Fungi and Bacteria in Brain Tissue From Elderly Persons and Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease https://t.co/CccTL1…

Nov 6, 2019 · 4 shares · 2,472 followers View post →
Sean Murphy
@murphyslaw1987 · X

RT @microbeminded2: @leslie_stallard @MBVanElzakker And several teams, including this one, have identified fungal communities in the #Alzhe…

Aug 16, 2019 · 1 share · 1,697 followers View post →
Amy Proal, PhD
@microbeminded2 · X

@leslie_stallard @MBVanElzakker And several teams, including this one, have identified fungal communities in the #Alzheimer’s brain: https://t.co/FbADYex7mo

Aug 15, 2019 · 9 likes · 1 share · 29,349 followers View post →
fequalsma6280
@fequalsma62801 · X

RT @microbeminded2: @KCSteckel @fequalsma62801 @AmyProal Colleen hey! It may be the other way around

Jan 11, 2019 · 2 shares · 42 followers View post →
Gabby Klein
@GabbyKlein1 · X

RT @microbeminded2: @KCSteckel @fequalsma62801 @AmyProal Colleen hey! It may be the other way around

Jan 11, 2019 · 2 shares · 4,874 followers View post →
Amy Proal, PhD
@microbeminded2 · X

@KCSteckel @fequalsma62801 @AmyProal Colleen hey! It may be the other way around

Jan 11, 2019 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 29,359 followers View post →
Dr Cameron Jones
@drcameronjones · X

Extensive evidence demonstrates that brain tissue from Alzheimer’s Disease patients is infected by several fungal species. Indeed, yeast and hyphal structures can be directly observed in the neural tissue... https://t.co/U4LyECQj4g https://t.co/hjR64uGxp6

Jan 11, 2019 · 6,060 followers View post →