Alzheimer's Society comment on new research that aims to develop living representation of the brain, by Aston University
Published 25 March 2009
It is still very early days, but in the future this interesting research could lead to a useful tool for investigating dementia.
'The scientists produced balls of cells modelling those normally present in the brain. This 'cellular model' could act as a useful research tool to understand how the brain functions.
One million people will develop dementia in the next ten years, yet dementia research is drastically underfunded. More research is now needed to confirm whether these balls of cells do act like normal brain cells and whether they can be used in dementia research. With the right investment dementia can be defeated.'
Neil Hunt
Chief Executive
Alzheimer's Society
