Chinese scientists are awaiting approval of their seaweed-based drug that could ease the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease. Photo: Shutterstock
Chinese scientists are awaiting approval of their seaweed-based drug that could ease the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease. Photo: Shutterstock
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Could a seaweed-based drug offer relief from the ravages of Alzheimer’s?

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Alice YanStephen Chen
Alice Yan and Stephen Chen

Updated: 12:07pm, 10 Sep, 2019

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Chinese scientists are awaiting approval of their seaweed-based drug that could ease the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease. Photo: Shutterstock
Chinese scientists are awaiting approval of their seaweed-based drug that could ease the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease. Photo: Shutterstock
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