Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences via NewScientist.com news service
Posted: 22:00 12 June 2006
Summary:
A DNA vaccine has successfully reduced the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in mice. The result could signal the first preventative and restorative treatment vaccine for Alzheimer’s without serious side effects. If these results are replicated in monkeys, scientists believe clinical trials in humans could start within 3 years.
Commentary: Hopefully these results can be replicated in a large, diverse human population and yield a vaccine that is successful for long-term treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's Disease symptoms.
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