Penn State Researcher Hopes to Cure Alzheimer’s Disease

"Every 66 seconds in the United States someone develops Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. But a researcher at Penn State believes he can cure the deadly disease.

During his recent 50th birthday party, Gong Chen stood in front of a group of friends, family members and colleagues and delivered a declaration for the “second half” of his life.

“Everyone was there, even my mother came from China to be at the party,” Chen said. “I told them I now know the purpose of my life is to find a cure for Alzheimer’s and dementia.”

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