Copper transport drug restores memory and clears toxic Alzheimer's proteins(monash.edu)
349 points by bookofjoe 2 days ago | 139 comments
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HN Discussion:
  • Amyloid-targeting therapies have repeatedly failed, suggesting the article's premise is flawed
  • Results are only in mice and headline overstates implications for humans
  • ~Practical concerns about drug dosage and liver toxicity at required levels
  • Cautious optimism that the mechanism could be valid even if amyloid isn't the root cause
  • ~Personal/anecdotal context noting Alzheimer's complexity and subtypes limit single-treatment hopes