Therapy for fearsome brain disease could target blood

Alzheimer’s disease isn’t just about twisted brain cells, but also the blood vessels that feed those neurons. Previous research at Rockefeller University showed that the most common element of telltale plaque deposits in Alzheimer's brains leads to the formation of tougher blood clots, which could choke off oxygen flow to neurons. The new research shows how these clots are formed, suggesting a target for a drug that might prevent them.

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