Neurogenerative Diseases - 3

According to the National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, more
than 600 diseases of the nervous system affect 50 million Americans every year.
Approximately 5.4 million Americans live with Alzheimer's disease, and close to a
million are affected by Parkinson's disease.
Despite decades of research, billions in funding, and scores of breakthroughs that led to potentially promising compounds, the etiology of many
neurodegenerative disorders remains poorly understood and effective
treatments largely elusive.
Research funding has been ramping up considerably in the last few years as the
societal costs of neurodegenerative diseases, especially Alzheimer's, increase.
New ideas and novel approaches are gaining ground as multidisciplinary teams
seek to better understand the fundamental biology of neurodegeneration and
ultimately uncover new therapeutic strategies.
The articles in this eBook look at some of those cutting-edge tools and technologies advancing neurodegenerative disease research with the goal of helping you
apply new knowledge to your research.

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Neurogenerative Diseases
