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University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer's Research

Published May 28, 2013 at 7:24 PM EDT

Millions of Americans suffer from Alzheimer's Disease and the number is expected to increase. Researchers at Pitt have recently confirmed a cancer drug that improves brain function in mice. Could this be a breakthrough in helping humans?

Guests: Dr. Rada Koldamova is the senior author of the study. Jennifer Lingler is a Health and Community Systems Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh and sits on the board of the Alzheimer's Association of Greater PA.

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