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Offline Dexter

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New protein injection reverses Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice in just one week. (human trials soon)
« on: April 21, 2016, 03:32:29 pm »
http://www.sciencealert.com/new-protein-injection-reverses-alzheimer-s-symptoms-in-mice-in-just-one-week

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Researchers have discovered that an injection of a protein called IL-33 can reverse Alzheimer's-like symptoms and cognitive decline in mice, restoring their memory and cognitive function to the same levels as healthy mice in the space of one week. Mice bred to develop a progressive Alzheimer's-like disease as they aged (called APP/PS1 mice) were given daily injections of the protein, and it appeared to not only clear out the toxic amyloid plaques that are thought to trigger Alzheimer’s in humans, it also prevented more from forming.‌‌
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Re: New protein injection reverses Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice in just one week. (human trials soon)
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2016, 03:44:55 pm »
That's interesting. I know interleukin is used to enhance the immune system and in some cases treat cancer.
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Re: New protein injection reverses Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice in just one week. (human trials soon)
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2016, 02:38:25 am »
I get so frustrated with the constant stream of news promising a cure "sooper soon!" I've been reading the same headline for the past ten years. Meanwhile, my dad has now lost the ability to do math. :-(
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Re: New protein injection reverses Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice in just one week. (human trials soon)
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2016, 04:36:50 am »
just noticed it wasn't a credible news site.

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Re: New protein injection reverses Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice in just one week. (human trials soon)
« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2016, 01:15:51 pm »
Quote from: geronl on April 23, 2016, 04:36:50 am
just noticed it wasn't a credible news site.

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It's a website for science related news. What makes you think it isn't credible? It's well known to people that frequent science websites.
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