Discovery lights path for Alzheimer's research

Discovery lights path for Alzheimer's research 10/25/2017 10:43 AM EDT A metallic probe invented at Rice University that lights up when it binds to a misfolded amyloid beta peptide has identified a binding site that could facilitate better drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease. When the probe is illuminated, it catalyzes oxidation of the protein in a way that might keep it from aggregating in the brains of patients. Full story at http://news.rice.edu/2017/10/19/discovery-lights-path-for-alzheimers-research-2/ Source Rice University This is an NSF News From the Field item. Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314 · 703-292-5111