
An experimental helmet is being tested by scientists as a treatment for Alzheimer's disease.
It delivers low levels of infra-red light, which researchers at the University of Sunderland, believe may stimulate the growth of brain cells.
Tests in mice showed it improved learning ability and a study in humans is due to begin in the summer.
Current treatments for Alzheimer's delay progression of the disease but cannot reverse memory loss.
The infra-red therapy was first developed to treat cold sores.
But when researchers studied how it worked, they found it stimulated growth of cells and may have applications in other conditions.
All I can say is anything to help relieve Alzheimer's in any way is a welcome breakthrough in medicine.
I hope that this summer's Research is a great success.
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