Ground-breaking Alzheimer's findings reveal new treatment strategy

(PhysOrg.com) -- Alzheimer’s disease affects the major two types of brain cells, neurones and neuroglia. For a long time glial cells have been thought to have a purely supportive role. However, recent work and more specifically ongoing studies at the University of Manchester are probing a much more relevant functional role including new treatment opportunities, for neurodegenerative processes such as Alzheimer’s disease.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news163691777.html">Ground-breaking Alzheimer's findings reveal new treatment strategy</a></p> <p>(PhysOrg.com) -- Alzheimer’s disease affects the major two types of brain cells, neurones and neuroglia. For a long time glial cells have been thought to have a purely supportive role. However, recent work and more specifically ongoing studies at the University of Manchester are probing a much more relevant functional role including new treatment opportunities, for neurodegenerative processes such as Alzheimer’s disease. <br /> <br /></p>