Indian Scientists Explore miRNA for Alzheimer's Cure

Scientists are studying tiny molecules called microRNAs (miRNAs) to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease.

These miRNAs, which were the subject of a Nobel Prize, are being examined because they may be important in controlling Alzheimer's.

Researchers found that a specific miRNA, called miR-7a, is increased in people with Alzheimer's, and it targets a protein called Klf4.

When miR-7a targets Klf4 it causes problems that lead to Alzheimer's.

The scientists are now creating medicines that target Klf4 to try and stop these problems.

If these treatments work, they could help people with Alzheimer's and their families.