Common factor links neurodegenerative disease in young and old
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 - 15:01
in Health & Medicine
A common mechanism in two forms of neurodegeneration that affect young adults or the elderly has now been identified by researchers. The discovery advances efforts to find better treatments and cures for these diseases. Currently, there are no cures for these conditions, which are projected to cost the nation an estimated $259 billion in 2017.