List date(s) this work was published or aired.
1-Sep-12
Provide a brief synopsis of the story or stories, including any significant findings.
New research suggests that Alzheimer’s is a form of diabetes. Efforts to restore insulin sensitivity in the brain, including delivering insulin directly to the brain, improved symptoms.
Explain types of documents, data or Internet resources used. Were FOI or public records act requests required? How did this affect the work?
biomedical research papers published in scientific journals
Explain types of human sources used.
biomedical researchers at more than 10 universities
Results:
Preliminary results suggest that insulin delivery to the brain may improve Alzheimer’s symptoms and possibly reverse the disease.
Follow-up (if any). Have you run a correction or clarification on the report or has anyone come forward to challenge its accuracy? If so, please explain.
No
Advice to other journalists planning a similar story or project.
Need a good background in biochemistry to interview researchers.