PBS airdate: Check local listings. www.pbs.org A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease can be devastating for a person and their loved ones. Caregiving issues surrounding a person with a cognitive disease are unique, and planning for decline in health is critical for the caregiver.
Neural Stem Cells Reverse Alzheimer’s-Like Symptoms
July 9th, 2010
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have reversed Alzheimers-like symptoms in mouse models of the disease with injections of neural stem cells. The first author, Mathew Blurton-Jones, has a Training grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine. The lead author, Frank LaFerla, has a SEED grant and an Early Translational grant from CIRM.
Seeing Alzheimer’s
May 3rd, 2010
Internationally renowned experts in the science, history and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease discuss the current and evolving research on this complex condition. ondemand.psu.edu