A new pathway may contribute to reduced brain plasticity in Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer’s disease is a major global health problem due to the aging population and the lack of effective treatments. Existing treatments targeting beta-amyloid protein have limited success. A recent study in the journal eNeuro discovered a new pathway involving beta-amyloid that leads to the loss of brain cell connections (synapses) in Alzheimer’s-affected areas. The study … Read more