Karen Ashe: Stalking Alzheimer's

For 20 years, Dr. Karen Ashe has been quietly unraveling the mysteries of Alzheimer's from her lab at the University of Minnesota.
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A race against time

Dr. Karen Ashe, of the University of Minnesota, has been trying to unravel the mysteries of Alzheimer's disease for 20...
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Photo gallery: Dr. Karen Ashe

The U neurologist is poised to launch a bold experiment, enlisting thousands in the battle against the disease.
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About the series

The Minnesota Profile highlights someone who is defining life in Minnesota, setting the agenda, or captivating the public. Past profiles have featured Arctic explorer Will Steger, U.S. Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, artist Kevin Kling, Olympian Shani Marks, public defender Michael Holland and Twins catcher Joe Mauer.
Past profiles
Joe Mauer: The Joe you don't know

Joe Mauer raps. He dances. He talks trash to Justin Morneau. He gets cheap haircuts and hangs with his high school buddies. And, oh yeah, he's trying to hit .400 and maybe even lead the Twins to a World Series.
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Michael Holland: The defense never rests
Shani Marks: For the love of the jump
Kevin Kling: The rebirth of a storyteller
Michele Bachmann: Watching her step
Will Steger: Out of the Wilderness