Alzheimer's begins 20 years before symptoms, and researchers may have found a way to stop it.
Early signs of Alzheimer's detected
The accumulation of toxic proteins in the brains of Alzheimer's patients begins about twenty years before the first symptoms appear, according to recent research.Trigger identified by Japanese team
A Japanese research team believes they have identified the trigger for this protein accumulation, which they describe as a kind of seed that causes the proteins to aggregate over time.Progression of Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease gradually attacks neurons, initially causing memory problems and eventually leading to the loss of autonomy and, in severe cases, death.EPFL's protective capsule
Researchers from the EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) in Switzerland have developed a capsule that could protect neurons and potentially halt the progression of Alzheimer's disease.Explanation of the capsule's function
Here is a video explaining its operation.
