[ClearCase_guy]

Biologists have developed a compound which has successfully prevented the disease killing brain cells, improving memory and learning ability that was already damaged.

Babelfish?

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Based on what I can see, this statement about “improving memory and learning ability that was already damaged” is overkill and is not fully supported by the research.

It does make good copy for grant writers and PR people.

We know that the amyloid peptide is responsible for over 40% of Alzheimer’s Disease, and is found in all brains.

Now to understand the dynamics of the disease and a cure.

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Please feel free to donate a computer or two to the Folding@home project. About 200 active FReepers have used their computers to help the basic research into misfolded proteins.

You can find more information over here, and it really does help!

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1869383/posts

I try to post a new thread every couple of weeks to keep us abreast of new developments.