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This Experimental Pill Targets Alzheimer’s Before Symptoms Appear

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Why it matters: this experimental pill could help prevent or delay the onset of alzheimer's disease, benefiting millions of people at risk of developing this devastating condition.

A new experimental drug from Northwestern University is showing added potential as an early treatment approach for Alzheimer’s disease. In a new study, researchers at Northwestern reported finding a previously unrecognized, highly toxic sub-species of amyloid beta oligomers, which are toxic clusters of peptides.

The team says this subtype appears to help set off some [...]

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75/100Groundbreaking

This article discusses a new experimental drug from Northwestern University that targets Alzheimer's disease at its earliest, most silent stage before memory loss begins. The drug shows promise as an early treatment approach, which could have a significant positive impact on people at risk of developing Alzheimer's. The article provides details on the drug's mechanism of action and the ongoing clinical trials, indicating a strong level of verification and potential for measurable progress in addressing this debilitating condition.

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Verification25/33

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