Brain cell activity increases levels of key ingredient in Alzheimer's plaques
22nd Dec 2005, 03:05 GMT
Increased communication between brain cells increases levels of amyloid beta, the key ingredient in Alzheimer's brain plaques, scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found.
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