For the treatment of dementia need donor marrow

British scientists announced the collection of brains, and it is not on the lookout for new talent. People need real science of human brains to study Alzheimer's disease and its development.

Scientists from the University of Newcastle urge people to donate their brains to science after death. Currently, they have managed to recruit 200 potential donors, but that does not stop the collection. The university formed a brain bank, which stores tissue samples to help scientists find a way dementia .

For example, a retired couple, Roy and Susan Mellor of Durham have recently become, respectively, the 199 th and 200 th donor. Roy diagnosed with vascular dementia, and brought into the category of people affected   Alzheimer . At Susan no signs of dementia, and brought her into the category of healthy people. After their death, scientists will compare the differences in the brains of the two spouses.

"I think it is extremely important that this program is recorded as many as possible, - says Susan. - Dementia refers to the severity of the disease, the study of which still do not have adequate funding. It is a very big problem to decide which should be to all people."

Mellor couple married 48 years, have three children and seven grandchildren. Roy found out about the diagnosis in May 2008. So far, the disease is in its early stages, and the family can still live a quiet life. Sam Roi fully aware of their health. He, too, wants the death of brain tissue samples have helped scientists identify the biology of the disease, which will allow to create effective means dementia .

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