More than 40 million people worldwide suffer from Alzheimer's disease, and that number is expected to increase drastically in the coming years. But no real progress has been made in the fight against the disease since its classification more than 100 years ago. Scientist Samuel Cohen shares a new breakthrough in Alzheimer's research from his lab as well as a message of hope. "Alzheimer's is a disease," Cohen says, "and we can cure it."

Samuel Cohen: Alzheimer's is not normal aging — and we can cure it

Alzheimer's is not normal aging — and we can cure it

Alzheimer's, once entwined with aging, is now understood as a distinct disease, igniting hope for a cure within decades.

Innovative research on protein malfunctions offers a promising pathway to Alzheimer's treatments, challenging a century of stagnation.

With 40 million affected and numbers rising, Alzheimer's demands global attention, urging action beyond the scientific community.