Cancer drug may fight Alzheimer's

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2009-09-09

A cancer drug may be able to restore day-to-day memories in patients who suffer from Alzheimer's, researchers say. In an animal study, mice given a drug called an HDAC inhibitor were able to produce proteins in the brain that researchers say are critical to forming new memories. Read full story >

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Cancer drug may fight Alzheimer's

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