Summary
Just about a year ago a genetically engineered mice suggest a new model for how Alzheimer's causes dementia. Researchers have been about to determine a one-two punch of major biological insults that must occur in the brain to cause dementia, which is known as the hallmark of the disease. These new developed mice mimic the development of Alzheimer's in humans. The current animal models are successful to mimic the appearance of plaques and tangles. Researchers cross breed the mice developing into a manner that's similar to what happens in humans. Through these animal models and research a combination of therapies can be made, but also used to test new therapies.
Abigail M.
Johns Hopkins Medicine. (2016, July 4). Genetically engineered mice suggest new model for how Alzheimer's causes dementia: Experiments shed light on how 'plagues', 'tangles', interact and take hold. Retrieved from https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/07/160704082655.htm
Abigail M.
Johns Hopkins Medicine. (2016, July 4). Genetically engineered mice suggest new model for how Alzheimer's causes dementia: Experiments shed light on how 'plagues', 'tangles', interact and take hold. Retrieved from https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/07/160704082655.htm