Promising drug candidate for Alzheimer's found in turmeric compound

The bright yellow spice sitting in your kitchen - that you sometimes use to make curry powder - has a compound that could be used as a drug candidate for treating neurological disorders. Researchers from the Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine in Julich, Germany, say a turmeric compound promotes stem cell proliferation and differentiation in the brain, giving hope for patients who suffer from stroke and Alzheimer's disease.

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