Rebecca Ivatts

Time to put amyloid to bed? I

Rebecca Ivatts - Time to put amyloid to bed? I

Time to put amyloid to bed? I

Acrylic and house paint, ink, ribbon and felt

84.1 x 59.4cm

After a decade or so of disappointing drug trials, we are witnessing a shift in Alzheimer's research away from targeting accumulations of amyloid protein in the brain towards a much bigger picture encompassing areas ranging from genetics, immunology, lymphatic drainage to even diet. Experts are now recognizing that there probably isn't a one-size-fits-all approach, and that the future of Alzheimer's therapeutics lies in precision medicine.