Taurine-like chemical restores cognitive function in mice with Alzheimer's
by Ian Sample Science editor from on (#X1TS)
Tests show compound, similar to that found in energy drinks, clears amyloid beta plaques, which build up in the brain in early stages of Alzheimer's
Scientists have discovered a chemical that destroys toxic plaques which build up in the brain in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
Preliminary tests found that when added to drinking water, the compound cleared amyloid beta plaques from the brains of mice with Alzheimer's-like symptoms, and restored their cognitive function to normal.
