New research from University College London into the hippocampus.

'This exciting development will boost our understanding of the hippocampus, a key area affected in Alzheimer's disease and the most important part of the brain for memory. Learning more about how the brain works could help us work out which types of nerve cells are lost in Alzheimer's.

More research is now needed to study how different types of nerve cells are affected in people with Alzheimer's. One million people will develop dementia in the next ten years. We need to start investing in research if we are to defeat this devastating condition.'

Professor Clive Ballard
Director of Research
Alzheimer's Society

Full Reference:

Demis Hassabis1, Carlton Chu1, Geraint Rees1,2, Nikolaus Weiskopf1, Peter D. Molyneux3, Eleanor A. Maguire1*. Decoding neuronal ensembles in the human hippocampus, Current Biology

Notes

- 1 in 3 people over 65 will die with dementia.

- 700,000 people in the UK have a form of dementia, more than half have Alzheimer's disease. In less than 20 years nearly a million people will be living with dementia. This will soar to 1.7 million people by 2051. 1 in 6 people over 80 have dementia.

- Alzheimer's Society campaigns for and champions the rights of people living with dementia and the millions who care for them. Alzheimer's Society works in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

- As a charity, Alzheimer's Society needs to raise money to care for people today and to find a cure for tomorrow. You can donate now by calling 0845 306 0898 or visiting http://www.alzheimers.org.uk.

- Alzheimer's Society provides a National Dementia Helpline, the number is 0845 300 0336 or visit http://www.alzheimers.org.uk

Source
Alzheimer's Society