Researchers discover drug that could combat brain cell death in those with Alzheimer's disease
Tuesday, October 23, 2018 - 06:50
in Health & Medicine
One of the hallmark traits of Alzheimer's disease, a debilitating disorder marked by memory deficits and general cognitive decline, is the accumulation in the brain of a protein called b-amyloid. These proteins form "plaques" and bind to unique proteins on the surface of brain cells called receptors, causing widespread cell death.