A Roundup of Recent Alzheimer's Research

A Roundup of Recent Alzheimer's Research

Esther Schindler's been writing about computers since it was oh-so-cool to have a 2400 baud modem. She has never lost the sense of joy for the many ways in which technology can improve the quality of life. Photo Credit: COST Action BM1103 Among the most painful experiences in my life was watching my mother struggle to remember her brothers' names.

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The number of Alzheimer’s deaths increased 71% between 2000 and 2013, while deaths from other major diseases decreased. I fervently hope scientists are successful in combatting it -- and, happily, I see plenty of work going into that effort. Here's a few examples of recently-published research to give us all a bit more hope.