APOE gene can modify your risk for Alzheimer's disease, says study
Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 21:07
in Health & Medicine
One of the hallmarks of the brain of an individual with Alzheimer disease is the accumulation of amyloid-beta peptide (A-beta), something that is believed to be toxic to many brain cells (specifically neurons) and to therefore contribute to the underlying cause of disease. read more
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