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A computed tomography (CT) scan of a human brain
Science
Tuesday, 6/30, 08:04 AM

Scientists pinpoint how Alzheimer's may spread from cell to cell

  • Researchers say they have identified a molecular 'delivery service' that allows the toxic proteins behind Alzheimer's disease to spread from one brain cell to the next — a finding that, while early, points to a possible new way to slow the disease's relentless march through the brain.

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