The race is on. Alzheimer's research is a dynamic field, and momentum builds each year. This site is for professional researchers and anyone interested in following the progress in research. The Alzheimer's Association has been involved in every major advancement in Alzheimer's research since the 1980's and is a leader in the global fight for a world without Alzheimer's.
Researchers Map Tau Progression in Mice and Propose Mechanism for Its Spread Using a new mouse model, researchers observed that the hallmark Alzheimer’s protein tau seems to spread through the brain over a specific cell-to-cell network. Years of additional work are needed to confirm the theory and understand possible therapeutic implications.
> Trans-synaptic spread of tau pathology in vivo - PLoS One, a Public Library of Science open-access journal
> Discovery may lead to Alzheimer's treatments
- CBSNews Video
January 18, 2012
NAPA Advisors: Raise Alzheimer’s Research Budget to $2 Billion The National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) Advisory Council recommends a major increase in federal research funding as a key step in changing the trajectory of Alzheimer’s disease.
>Advisory Council discusses significant recommendations for National Alzheimer’s Plan
- Alzheimer's Association
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