Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60-70% of all cases. According to the World Health Organization, more than 50 million people worldwide are living with dementia - and the number is expected to more than triple by 2050. In Greece, over 160,000 people already suffer from dementia and another 280,000 have mild cognitive impairment. If the caregivers who support the patients are also counted, then the disease directly affects approximately one million Greeks. Based on these data, it is immediately clear why the treatment of the disease is seen as the "Holy Grail" of medical science. It is a quest that combines a deep understanding of the human brain, scientific innovation and the hope of millions of families worldwide. Professor of Biomedical Technology at the School of Engineering & Applied Sciences at Columbia University, Eliza Konofagou "It is completely understandable that everyone who cares for...