James Nicoll, professor of neuropathology at Southampton University, found that a vaccine can kick-start the immune system into action, and wipe out plaques that stop the brain from signalling.
Tuesday 10 June 2014
Prevent Alzheimer’s by vaccinating at 40, scientist suggests
A vaccine could wipe out plaques that stop the brain from signalling if given before the onset of the disease, experts say
Alzheimer’s Disease could be prevented by vaccinating people as young as 40, decades before any symptoms emerge, it has been suggested.
