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UTMB researchers develop breakthrough Alzheimer's treatment

UTMB researchers develop breakthrough Alzheimer's treatment

The Galveston County Daily News, July 3, 2024

A team of UTMB scientists has achieved a breakthrough in Alzheimer’s research by developing a nasal spray designed to treat the disease and other forms of dementia, reports The Daily News. “This nasal spray approach opens new avenues for non-invasive delivery of tau therapeutic antibodies directly to the brain, and it holds promise for many neurodegenerative diseases,” said UTMB’s Dr. Rakez Kayed.

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UTMB researchers develop breakthrough Alzheimer's treatment

UTMB researchers develop breakthrough Alzheimer's treatment

The Galveston County Daily News, July 3, 2024

A team of UTMB scientists has achieved a breakthrough in Alzheimer’s research by developing a nasal spray designed to treat the disease and other forms of dementia, reports The Daily News. “This nasal spray approach opens new avenues for non-invasive delivery of tau therapeutic antibodies directly to the brain, and it holds promise for many neurodegenerative diseases,” said UTMB’s Dr. Rakez Kayed.

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