Imagine you’re a treasure hunter on a quest to find the ultimate cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Your key to success lies within the elusive human glutaminyl cyclase (hQC), a target that holds the potential to change lives. Like a skilled detective, scientists have been unraveling the secrets of hQC and its involvement in Alzheimer’s pathology. […]
Published on August 3, 2023
Imagine you’re trying to climb Mount Everest, but every step forward pushes you back two steps. That’s what it feels like for scientists developing drugs to treat Alzheimer’s disease. AD, the most common neurodegenerative disease, brings forth cognitive and mental challenges that burden patients and their families. Although current drugs provide some relief, they only […]
Published on August 3, 2023
Imagine having a crystal ball that could predict the future. Well, scientists are getting pretty close with a combination of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and neuropsychological tests. In a recent study, researchers examined how different scores on MRI scans, specifically related to cerebral small vessel disease (SVD), can indicate the likelihood of cognitive deterioration in […]
Published on August 3, 2023