Ongoing research into Alzheimer's Disease and Down syndrome is promising in untangling the mysteries of memory loss, dementia and general loss of functioning found in any of our loved ones who develop Alzheimers Disease.

One recent study shows that blocking a protein known as tau in research mice used to study Alzheimer's in laboratories might have allowed affected neurons to recover functioning; mice who were judged to be incapable of remembering fairly complicated mazes regained that skill.

The protein that has had more attention in research articles concerning Alzheimers and Down syndrome is known as beta-amyloid.

While the results of research may not be immediately useful for people with Alzheimer's Disease or Down syndrome, these studies are reason for families to be hopeful.

Down Syndrome Research - What's New? 2007
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art50908.asp

Parents Concerns - Down Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease
http://www.ds-health.com/adults.htm

Memory Loss Reversed in Mice - Down Syndrome and Alzheimers Disease Research Breakthroughs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33641.asp

Specialty Clinic Perspectives -Adults with Down Syndrome
http://www.ds-health.com/adults.htm

Down Syndrome Health Issues - Dr. Len
http://www.ds-health.com

Health Care Guidelines - Down Syndrome
http://www.ds-health.com/health99.htm

New Alzheimer's research shows reversal of memory loss

Alzheimer's damage may be reversible, study suggests

Researchers reverse memory loss in mice

U Minn researchers reverse memory loss in mice

Sibling Support and Rivalry - Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33375.asp

Teens with Disabilities - Transition Planning
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33519.asp

Down Syndrome and Diabetes Dual Diagnosis
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32543.asp

Celiac Disease and Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art48740.asp

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Books on Down Syndrome at Amazon.com

Nutritional Intervention and Down Syndrome

Gifts: Mothers Reflect on How Children with Down Syndrome Enrich Their Lives

The Down Syndrome Nutrition Handbook - A Guide to Promoting Healthy Lifestyles by Joan Guthrie Medlen, 2006