Today’s Solutions: October 07, 2024

Neurons shown in blue, tau protein build up between the neuronal connections which cause Alzheimer's disease shown in purple.

We are one step closer to understanding Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists have an incomplete picture of the contributing factors of Alzheimer's disease, meaning there is still no preventative treatment or cure for sufferers. It is widely accepted that build-up of the protein ‘tau’ around the brain forms ‘plaques,' which stop signals from being able to be Read More...

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Researchers say Viagra could potentially treat Alzheimer's disease

Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic have determined that there is a drug that is already licensed and on the market that could be used to treat Alzheimer’s disease: Viagra. Yes, that’s right, sildenafil (branded Viagra on the market) was identified out of more than 1,600 Food and Drug Read More...

Brunette woman with Down syndrome leans against brick wall in a sunhat

Study provides insights into how the brain ages with Down syndrome

A breakthrough study from Sanford Burnham Prebys, has uncovered some of the mysteries surrounding the brains of individuals with Down syndrome. The disorder occurs when people obtain an extra copy of chromosome 21, giving them three instead of two. With one in 700 births carrying this chromosomal Read More...