How Immune Cells May Help Predict Alzheimer's Risk
Monday, July 13, 2009 - 12:21
in Health & Medicine
UCLA scientists have discovered a way to measure the amount of amyloid beta that is being absorbed by immune cells in the blood. Amyloid beta forms the plaques considered the hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, and if the immune system isn't adequately clearing amyloid beta, it may indicate Alzheimer's risk, according to the researchers.