DNA vaccine protects against toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer's

DNA vaccine protects against toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer’s A new DNA vaccine, when delivered to the skin, prompts an immune response that produces antibodies to protect against toxic proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease — without triggering severe brain swelling that earlier antibody treatments caused in some patients. DNA vaccine protects against toxic proteins linked…

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Family history of Alzheimer's may alter metabolic gene that increases risk for disease

Family history of Alzheimer’s may alter metabolic gene that increases risk for disease A new study may have identified the link that explains years of conflicting research over a mitochondrial gene and the risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found a dramatic difference in the gene’s impact on memory, general cognitive function and risk based on…

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Benefits of medical marijuana for treatment of epilepsy examined

Benefits of medical marijuana for treatment of epilepsy examined Although cannabis had been used for many centuries for treatment of seizure disorders, medical use became prohibited in the 20th century. However, with the loosening of laws regarding medical marijuana, research and clinical use of marijuana-derived substances are increasing. This has prompted the publishing of an…

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