Alzheimer's breakthrough: Scientists may have found potential cause of the disease

[Surya Gayatri]

in the behaviour of immune cells - giving new hope to millions

Scientists have broken new ground in the search for an Alzheimer’s cure, discovering a new potential cause of the disease, which it may be possible to target with drug treatments.

Experts said the findings, from Duke University in North Carolina, USA, could “open new doors” in the increasingly frustrated global hunt for a dementia therapy.

Researchers at Duke announced that their studies of Alzheimer’s in mice had thrown up a new process they believe contributes to the disease’s development.

They observed that in Alzheimer’s, immune cells that normally protect the brain instead begin to consume a vital nutrient called arginine.


Discovery to kickstart hunt for a treatment after years of under-investment by drug firms

Read more: http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/alzheimers-breakthrough-scientists-may-have-found-potential-cause-of-the-disease-in-the-behaviour-of-immune-cells--giving-new-hope-to-millions-10176652.html
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Most excellent news. Bravo to the researchers at Duke.

Let's hope this proves to be the game changer.

[xmas74]

1. kick for exposure

It runs in my family.

[Surya Gayatri]

2. On my father's side, too. When he died they found that

his brain had 'shrunk' considerably.

[xmas74]

5. It's on my father's side.

His father had it.

[Gothmog]

3. I hope that this research is successful

[Surya Gayatri]

4. As do millions. It sounds like an intriguing new path to persue.

[moondust]

6. Time to start L-arginine supplements?

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/875.html