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Frequently Asked Questions: Research

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Q: What is a stem cell?

Q: Does Alzheimer’s Society support stem cell research?

Answer:

Yes. Alzheimer's Society fully supports research into stem cells. We believe there is great potential in this technology for the development of a therapy, or even a cure, for dementia in the future.

A full explanation of our position on stem cell research is available in our stem cell position statement.

There is more information about stem cells in the FAQ What is a stem cell?

Q: What is Alzheimer’s Society’s position on the use of animals in research?

Q: What is amyloid?

Q: What is tau?

Q: Does diet and lifestyle affect your chance of developing dementia? What does the research show?

Q: Are there any genes that are linked to dementia?

Q: What causes the symptoms of dementia?

Q: What diseases lead to dementia?

Q: How does Alzheimer's Society fund research?

Q: What is a clinical trial?

Q: What is a systematic review?

Q: How long does it take to develop a drug?

Q: What is peer review?

Q: Why are statistics important in research?

Q: How can I get involved in dementia research?

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