> proposing to treat it with drugs specifically targeting these bacteria Which does look initially promising: > Giving the mice a drug that binds gingipains c

> proposing to treat it with drugs specifically targeting these bacteria Which does look initially promising: > Giving the mice a drug that binds gingipains cleared P. gingivalis from the brain better than a common antibiotic, and it reduced the β-amyloid production and resulting neurodegeneration. [...] In initial tests with human volunteers, a similar drug seemed safe and showed signs of improving cognition in nine participants with Alzheimer’s, the company says.