How Neural Sludge Accumulates In Alzheimer's Disease

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Fri, 04/11/2008 - 10:00

Researchers have identified a key mechanism by which the protein sludge that kills brain cells accumulates in Alzheimer's disease.

Their findings in mice offer clues to treating AD and also could explain why memory centers of the brain are most affected in the disease.


 

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