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Skin Cancer Drug Reverses Alzheimer's Symptoms In Mice
An anonymous reader writes "A skin cancer drug may rapidly reverse pathological, cognitive and memory deterioration associated with Alzheimer's disease, according to new research published on Thursday. Bexarotene, a drug that is currently used to combat T cell lymphoma, appeared to reverse plaque buildup and improve memory in the brains of mice with Alzheimer's disease by reducing levels of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain that cause mental deficits in Alzheimer's disease."
Yay! We may still see a lot of new Sir Terry Pratchett's books in the future! His pal, who speaks in caps, can wait for him a little longer, that's for sure.
Yeah. I'd still take it.
Me too, if it keeps me from suffering the inevitable loss of cognizance (Alzheimer's runs strong in my family).
The thought of no longer having control over my own thought processes scares the living bejesus out of me.
An enigma, wrapped in a riddle, shrouded in bacon and cheese
You would hope that the FDA could fast track human trials, and get really sick volunteers who waive the right to sue. We need human guinea pigs to be test subjects in order to find cures and advance medicine.
I know I would do this if I had a choice between experimental drug and slow death by brain dissolving.