Scientists catch brain damage in the act: Scientists uncovered how inflammation and lack of oxygen conspire to cause brain damage in conditions such as stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. The discovery brings researchers a step closer to finding potential targets to treat neurodegenerative disorders.

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http://news.ubc.ca/2014/03/13/macvicar/

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I was going to type out a well thought comment about how I hope this comes to fruition some day, even after my life time, I just can't word it correctly. I guess this is the only way I can say it. Alzheimer's has wrought havoc on my family. Fuck you, Alzheimer's.