Alzheimer’s Society comment on new research into HDAC2 and memory, to be published in Nature.
Published 7 May 2009
This exciting research may help our understanding of how memory works.
'Scientists showed that a specific gene is involved in memory and that its actions can be enhanced in genetically modified mice.
Alzheimer's is much more than just memory loss; it is a physical disease of the brain that leads to the death of nerve cells. We need more research before we can know how helpful these results will be in developing treatments for this devastating disease.
Research into Alzheimer's disease is desperately underfunded; but with the right investment it can be defeated.'
Dr Susanne Sorensen
Head of research
Alzheimer's Society
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