Potential breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug developed in Aberdeen

The disease gradually destroys key areas of the brain involved in memory and understanding

Anne Smith

Trials for a drug developed by scientists at Aberdeen University show it can slow the progress of the most common form of dementia. If approved the treatment could be available next year.

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