Never before seen images of early stage Alzheimer's disease

(Lund University) Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have used the MAX IV synchrotron in Lund -- the strongest of its kind in the world -- to produce images that predate the formation of toxic clumps of beta-amyloid, the protein believed to be at the root of Alzheimer's disease. The unique images appear to contradict a previously unchallenged consensus. Instead of attempting to eliminate beta-amyloid, or so-called plaques, the researchers now suggest stabilizing the protein.

Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - March 13, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news