The hidden math of Alzheimer's could point to new treatments
Researchers at Mississippi State University are using mathematical modeling to study how metals like copper and zinc influence the formation of amyloid-beta plaques in Alzheimer's disease. This approach aims to identify new biological mechanisms that could lead to future treatments.
Why it matters
Mathematical modeling provides a non-invasive way to simulate complex biological interactions, potentially accelerating the discovery of therapies for neurodegenerative diseases.
Could mathematics help uncover new ways to fight Alzheimer's disease? A researcher at Mississippi State University is using mathematical models to investigate how common metals influence the buildup of proteins associated with Alzheimer's and whether potential treatments could interfere with this process.
Shantia Yarahmadian, an associate professor in Mississippi State's Department of Mathematics and Statistics, is studying how metals such as copper and zinc may affect the behavior of amyloid-beta, a protein that can clump together and form plaques linked to Alzheimer's disease.
His research, published in the journal Bulletin of Mathematical Biology , builds on his ongoing efforts to use mathematics to better understand the complex biological processes involved in Alzheimer's.
Using Mathematics To Understand Alzheimer's Disease
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