Scientists seek people with Down syndrome to test Alzheimer’s drugs
Scientists seek people with Down syndrome to test Alzheimer’s drugs
Many people with Down syndrome develop Alzheimer’s as they age due to amyloids that cause brain inflammation. Scientists are working with people with Down's Syndrome to help understand drugs to improve cognition.
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