Prions Play Protective Role In Alzheimer’s Disease

UK researchers state that prions may play a protective role in preventing the development of Alzheimer’s disease. This research states that prions help to prevent the build up of beta amyloid plaques. These are protein aggregates found in the brains of Alzheimer’s suffers, and are thought to play a role in the pathogenesis of this condition. Read the rest of this entry »

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