Could there be a link between glucose levels in the brain and Alzheimer’s disease?
An experimental Chinese treatment for Alzheimer’s disease focused on glucose levels has shown promise in a trial on mice, with researchers reporting significant improvement in late-stage symptoms.
A team from the Kunming Institute of Zoology, under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said the mice showed a substantial reversal in memory loss and reduced brain plaque within weeks of being treated with the drug.
The researchers reported the results of their study in peer-reviewed journal Advanced...