Nirmal Verma, University of Kentucky (IMAGE) University of Kentucky Caption Nirmal Verma, Ph.D., and several other researchers contributed to the recent study potentially linking low blood amylin levels to reduced progression of Alzheimer's disease. Credit Photo by Pete Comparoni | UKphoto Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.