Is Alzheimer's Transmissible Through Bone Marrow Cells?
Mouse experiment suggests it may be, but what that means for humans isn't clear
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Mouse experiment suggests it may be, but what that means for humans isn't clear
Animal research suggests that a rare, familial form of Alzheimer's disease can be transmitted via bone marrow transplantation, but experts urge caution in interpreting this finding.
Researchers at the University of British Columbia in Canada found that mice who received bone marrow transplants containing faulty genes developed Alzheimer's almost twice as quickly.
Researchers at the University of British Columbia in Canada found that mice who received bone marrow transplants containing faulty genes developed Alzheimer's almost twice as quickly.
A new study this week points to a potential transmission risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found evidence in mice that an inherited form of the neurological disorder can be passed on via bone marrow donation. While such a danger has yet to be confirmed in humans and likely to be infrequent if it can happen, the authors say more research has to be done to investigate the possibility.