Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Scientists discover protective molecule against Alzheimer's Disease

Scientists discover protective molecule against Alzheimer's Disease: The research is part of a joint collaboration between groups of scientists led by Professor Xin-Fu Zhou from the University of South Australia and Professor Yanjiang Wang at China's Third Military University.

Earlier this month the research partnership discovered a drug used in the treatment of stroke victims could help stop the progression of the disease.

The scientists have made a discovery of one of the mechanisms of Alzheimer's Disease.

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Arginine May Be A Cause and Therapeutic Target for Alzheimer’s Disease in Mice Alzheimer's News Today

Arginine May Be A Cause and Therapeutic Target for Alzheimer’s Disease in Mice Alzheimer's News Today: A new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience revealed that specific immune cells and degradation of a nutrient called arginine might be linked to Alzheimer’s disease development. The study was performed by researchers at Duke University Medical Center, the West Virginia University School of Medicine and the University of Washington, and is entitled “Arginine Deprivation and Immune Suppression in a Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease.”