NIH-funded brain mapping study uncovers which cell types may be harmed first.
NIH-funded brain mapping study uncovers which cell types may be harmed first.
Around the world, millions of people are living with Alzheimer’s disease—a debilitating brain disorder that progressively destroys memory and cognitive abilities.
Alzheimer’s disease can profoundly alter your brain in a harmful way, leading to impaired communication, brain shrinkage, difficulty concentrating, and memory loss.
Over 40 million people worldwide suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, and this number is expected to rise dramatically in the coming years. Yet, no real progress has been made in the fight against this disease since it was classified more than 100 years ago.
