Scientists use AI to identify likely drug targets in search for Alzheimer ' s cure

Scientists use AI to identify likely drug targets in search for Alzheimer's cure A team led by a University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson scientist harnesses artificial intelligence to trace the path from a healthy brain cell to one afflicted by Alzheimer ' s disease. Anna C. Christensen Today College of Medicine – TucsonRui-Chang_khp-web.jpg Rui Chang, an associate professor of neurology, is leading a team at the College of Medicine – Tucson that uses artificial intelligence to trace the molecular path of the development of Alzheimer's disease.HealthCollege of Medicine - TucsonDeterminationExpertsExploration Media contact(s)David Bruzzese College of Medicine – Tucsondbruzzese@arizona.edu520-626-9722Anna Christensen College of Medicine – Tucsonachristensen@arizona.edu520-626-9964Researchers at the  University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, along with collaborators at Harvard University, harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to identify causes of Alzheimer ' s disease and potential drug targets by looking deep into the human brain to map the molecular changes that healthy neurons undergo as the disease progresses. The results are published in  Nature Communications Biology.One of medicine ' s most perplexing problems is Alzheimer ' s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that causes dementia, memory loss, personality changes and other irreversible symptoms. Drugs can treat symptoms of the disease, but finding a cu...
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