David S. Adams
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| Dave S. Adams | |
|---|---|
| Professor, Biology & Biotechnology Worcester Polytechnic Institute | |
| Term | present |
| Alma mater | Oklahoma State University University of Houston University of Texas |
| Residence | Worcester, MA |
| Website | WPI Faculty |
For other people named David Adams, see David Adams (disambiguation).
David S. Adams is a Professor of Biology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
[edit] Alzheimer's Disease research
In 1995, he was the first person to successfully replicate Alzheimer's Disease in a mouse. His work in the field suggests that it was an over-abundance of protein production that causes the disease, as opposed to "twists" in neurons as is alternately argued. The finding remains one of the most significant discoveries in Alzheimer's research to date.
[edit] Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Adams lectures multiple biology classes at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, notably Cell Biology, Virology, and Advanced Cell Biology. He is an avid supporter of abolishing textbooks for upper classes, due to his belief that memorization does not contribute to a greater understanding of biology.
[edit] External links
- David Adams at WPI - WPI's Biology Department website on David Adams
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