Monday, May 11, 2009

Alzheimer's Society Comment On New Research Into HDAC2 And Memory, To Be Published In Nature

This exciting research may help our understanding of how memory works. 'Scientists showed that a specific gene is involved in memory and that its actions can be enhanced in genetically modified mice. Alzheimer's is much more than just memory loss; it is a physical disease of the brain that leads to the death of nerve cells. We need more research before we can know how helpful these results will be in developing treatments for this devastating disease. Read more ...

Alzheimer's Society Comment On New Research Into HDAC2 And Memory, To Be Published In Nature

This exciting research may help our understanding of how memory works. 'Scientists showed that a specific gene is involved in memory and that its actions can be enhanced in genetically modified mice. Alzheimer's is much more than just memory loss; it is a physical disease of the brain that leads to the death of nerve cells. We need more research before we can know how helpful these results will be in developing treatments for this devastating disease. Read more ...