Study hints at early sign of Alzheimer’s degeneration

Study hints at early sign of Alzheimer’s degeneration
BrainsCAN researchers examined an area in the brain’s subcortical region called the basal forebrain that includes cholinergic neurons. These neurons are known to be severely damaged by Alzheimer’s disease. Credit: University of Western Ontario

Researchers have moved one step closer to identifying targets for brain degeneration that occur decades before symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease appear—a much sought-after clue that might open the door to early treatment.

“Alzheimer’s is not a simple disease. Acting before the disease develops is the ultimate goal of treatment,” said Sara Fernández-Cabello, first author of the paper and postdoctoral research fellow at the Norwegian Centre for Mental…

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