Synapse discovery could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease

A team of researchers led by UNSW Australia scientists has discovered how connections between brain cells are destroyed in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease – work that opens up a new avenue for research on possible treatments for the degenerative brain condition.

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November 27, 2015 | Categories: Neuroscience Research | Tags: aging, alzheimers, biochemistry, cell biology, medicine, Mental Health Stuff, molecular biology, neurobiology, neurology, peer reviewed, science | 1 Comment