Therapes and Microglea in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Understanding what happens in the brain is notoriously difficult, but scientists have made progress in the past few decades. For Alzheimer’s disease, scientists have expanded their knowledge of where and when certain proteins, cells and biologic processes can contribute to memory loss and the progression of the disease. Co-host Maria Wilson speaks to Jasi Atwal, Senior Scientist, Neuroscience, and Edmond Teng, Senior Medical Director, to discuss the diverse theories and research approaches to Alzheimer’s disease and how they are informing the development of potential new treatments. Read the full text transcript at www.gene.com/stories/the-where-and-when-of-alzheimers-disease.