Alzheimer’s disease: Lithium may help slow cognitive decline—new research in mice

August 18, 2025

Alzheimer’s disease steals memories and devastates lives. Yet despite an abundance of research, the earliest brain changes that trigger this disease still remain unclear, making it challenging to find effective treatments.

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Alzheimer’s disease: Lithium may help slow cognitive decline—new research in mice

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