New Findings Unlock Clues to Alzheimer’s

Findings reported in the journal Neuron have shed light on one of the major toxic elements of Alzheimer’s disease. Brain damage in Alzheimer’s disease is linked to the overactivation of an enzyme known as AMPK. In mouse models of the disease, scientists blocked the enzyme and protected neurons from the loss of neuron-to-neuron connection points, which often occurs in the early phase of Alzheimer’s disease. These discoveries could lead to an understanding of how the disease works and how to prevent its onset. Click here to read the full story.