4 – Alzheimers

A major Australian study has provided new insights into the loss of structure in regions of the brain and its potential association with Alzheimer’s disease.

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Uncovering early stages of Alzheimer’s disease

The emergence of multiple new brain imaging technologies and the combined application of these new approaches is helping to create new insights into aging and Alzheimer’s disease. One of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease is the deposition of amyloid beta protein in clumps or “plaques” within the brain. These plaques ... continue reading