An Alzheimer's cure could be closer than we think | ZDNet

An Alzheimer's cure could be closer than we think ZDNet: "An Alzheimer's cure could be closer than we think
By Dana Blankenhorn June 30, 2010, 9:36am PDT
Summary
Chain has what he calls a “platform” covering at least three monoclonal antibodies that can act against Alzheimer’s. One drug based on the platform is in a Stage Three trial. Others are in first or second stage trial.
Topics
Alzheimer's Disease, Dana Blankenhorn
I have written about Alzheimer’s disease several times on this blog.
Alzheimer’s is the mind stealer, a terribly long, sad fade-out. My grandfather died of it. So did my next-door neighbor. He would seem engaged with you, then suddenly his face would sag, his eyes would grow vacant, and he wouldn’t know where he was."