Researchers have discovered that applying electrical stimulation to specific regions of the brain can significantly enhance cognitive function in individuals with AD. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) involves the application of weak electric currents to the scalp, promoting the formation of new neural networks and enhancing the brain’s ability to rewire itself.
Scientists have identified a gene, DEK, as potentially responsible for the degeneration of neurons vulnerable to AD, specifically in the entorhinal cortex, a critical area for memory formation.