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New Theories on Protecting Against Alzheimer's Disease

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Most scientists consider plaques and tangles in the brain to be the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease.  However, they are still trying to figure out how these plaques and tangles cause brain cells to die.  And we do not yet know why up to 30% of those with plaques and tangles do not develop symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.

This week, the Harvard Medical School researchers released the results of a study, reported in Nature, which suggest possible answers to these questions, opening up new avenues of research.  The paper reports that another protein – REST – may protect against the development of Alzheimer’s disease and other neuro-degenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s and Lewy Body dementia.

To see more on the REST protein and what is means for Alzheimer's prevention research see our full blog piece at http://whiteoakcottages.com/new-theories-on-protecting-against-alzheimers-disease/

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