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Alzheimer's research moving forward
Despite the high profile that Nancy Reagan and others have given the idea of using embryonic stem cells to treat Alzheimer’s disease, advances are likely to come faster from other approaches. • FULL STORY

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• No cure yet for mind-robbing Alzheimer's
Scientists struggle for treatment of common disease

• Diabetes linked to increased Alzheimer's risk
Study bolsters evidence connecting the diseases

• Gene therapy surgery may help Alzheimer’s
Study: Engineered cells could revive brain activity

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