New study highlights potential of xenon gas as Alzheimer's treatment

New research suggests xenon gas may help treat Alzheimer’s disease. A study in mice shows that inhaled xenon can activate brain immune cells to break down harmful plaques and reduce inflammation. A Phase 1 clinical trial is set to begin this year, recruiting patients to test the safety of xenon. This marks a shift from traditional treatments that focus on beta-amyloid plaques, which have had limited success. Previous studies indicated xenon could protect neurons, and the new findings support its potential as a treatment. If successful, xenon could offer a simple inhalation method for managing Alzheimer’s.