Recent Alzheimer's
Disease Research
*** Recent research reflects some steps which have been taken towards the development of a vaccine for Alzheimer;s Disease. We are a distance from that goal and this work is based on theories about Alzheimer's Disease. One theory hypothesizes that rising levels of beta-amyloid protein
deposited in the brain are at the root of the disease. Therefore, attempts
are being made to see if it's possible to rid the brain of this protein
and to see if people never get Alzheimer's or get better. However, participants who had a good antibody response and good memory stability experienced brain shrinkage above and beyond that of unresponsive individuals. Forward steps often generate more questions. The research process is very slow and can be frustrating for family members and other caregivers. Ideas and themes have to be tested. All this must be done prior to having a vaccine or a cure .For more information go to: |