Scientists Find New Target For Alzhiemer's 107
GarryFre writes "Neurological researchers at Rush University Medical Center have found a new therapeutic target that can potentially lead to a new way to prevent the progression of Alzheimer's disease. The target called neutral sphingomyelinase (N-SMase) is a protein which, when activated, can cause a chain of reactions in the cell leading to neuronal death and memory loss. Already a substance has been found that shows some promise in halting the progression of the disease."
Re:Scary, scary illness (Score:1, Funny)
Look on the bright side: Anybody who get's Alzheimers forgets their fear of it before long.
Re:Hope for Pratchett? (Score:3, Funny)
Well, if Ron Paul has his way, the rich, and maybe, if they're feeling generous that day, they'll pick a few poor people suffering from the disease. You know, a Libertarian paradise.
Re:Scary, scary illness (Score:3, Funny)
Heck, there are plenty of bright sides. It's postively a glowing sphere of joy.
You get to hide your own Easter eggs.
Every day you meet new people.
You never worry about stuff. Car? What car?
(I kid, I kid... but laughter *is* the best medicine.)
Re:Scary, scary illness (Score:5, Funny)
I think, therefore I ... mmmmm pancakes