Biotechnology Focus Podcast

Changing the face of disease and pain | 089

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    This week we have some encouraging findings on Alzheimer’s as researchers hunt for a cure, there were two research studies released from the University of Toronto: one involving aneurysms, and the other discussing ‘invisible’ pain, as well as, a recent discovery that could change the face of opioid manufacturing. Keep listening to hear all the details!  +++++  The population of the world is steadily living longer, increasing the likelihood of one in three developing a form of Alzheimer’s in their lifetime. Much work has been done to combat this debilitating disease, but as of yet, there is no cure. After a decade of work a team led by Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont researcher and Université de Montréal associate professor Dr. Gilbert Bernier has shed promising light on the origin of the most common and prevalent form of Alzheimer’s hoping to someday help mitigate or even reverse the progress of the disease.  There are genetic variables when it comes to being diagnosed with this disease, but age is th