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This is an image of ruthenium complex molecules.

·July 23, 2013·4 min read

New Clues Illuminate Alzheimer’s Roots

Researchers have discovered how synthetic molecules latch onto amyloid peptide fibrils. The discovery could help develop new therapies to halt Alzheimer's disease.

The image shows the amyloid fibril proteins discussed in the article.

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·May 20, 2013·4 min read

Molecular Trigger for Alzheimer’s Disease Identified

A new study has pinpointed a catalytic trigger for the onset of Alzheimer's disease. The findings could play a central role in the diagnostics and new drug development for neurodegenerative diseases.