Scientists have developed an incredible injection that can prevent Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that destroys memory and thinking ability. This injection works by removing unwanted material from the brain, potentially stopping the disease from progressing.
Researchers believe that this treatment could become effective for humans within the next few years.
According to reports, scientists tested the injection on mice suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and found it to be effective. It is now expected to show promising results in humans soon.
Alzheimer’s, which gradually destroys memory and cognitive abilities, is currently an incurable disease and is the leading cause of dementia in the UK, affecting more than 600,000 people.
In a study conducted at University College London, scientists repaired the blood brain barrier a layer of cells that protects the brain to enable the body to naturally clear toxic proteins.
It is believed that in Alzheimer’s disease, amyloid beta toxins accumulate uncontrollably and slowly destroy brain cells, leading to dementia. In healthy individuals, the blood brain barrier acts as a gatekeeper, but when this process malfunctions, it contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s.
Jin Yan Cheng, a scientist at Sichuan University Hospital in western China and the lead author of the study, said that just one hour after administering the injection, they observed a 50 to 60 percent reduction in toxic substances present in the brain.
