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Drug Shown to Reduce Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s Disease

Drug Shown to Reduce Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s Disease

The drug has so far only been tested on lab rats

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 4th, 2015
Lab-Made Brain Cells Used to Treat Parkinson's Symptoms in Mice

Lab-Made Brain Cells Used to Treat Parkinson's Symptoms in Mice

The neurons were grown from embryonic stem cells, remained healthy and functional for 15 months following implantation

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  • March 12th, 2015
Plant Compound Promises to Help Slow the Progression of Alzheimer’s

Plant Compound Promises to Help Slow the Progression of Alzheimer’s

The compound, extracted from the seeds of a plant dubbed ashwagandha, will soon be tested in a series of clinical trials

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Alzheimer's Finds Supporter in Author Terry Pratchett

Alzheimer's Finds Supporter in Author Terry Pratchett

The British novelist urges increased funding for dementia research