Nerve fibers need specific growth factor chemical to form connections within the brain

A discovery on how neural circuitry develops to aid proper cerebral cortex activity may help explain the memory and cognitive decline seen in Alzheimer's disease patients – a discovery that could point toward potential treatments, according to UC Irvine scientists.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news83237852.html">Nerve fibers need specific growth factor chemical to form connections within the brain</a></p> <p>A discovery on how neural circuitry develops to aid proper cerebral cortex activity may help explain the memory and cognitive decline seen in Alzheimer's disease patients – a discovery that could point toward potential treatments, according to UC Irvine scientists.</p>