Drug candidate ALT001 blocks viral link to Alzheimer's in brain cell experiments

Published Date: 16 May 2025

Studies suggesting that certain viral infections may influence the onset of Alzheimer's disease are gaining attention. In this context, a domestic research team has succeeded in breaking the link between viral infection and ...

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