Why clearing amyloid may not help Alzheimer’s patients as much as hoped
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For many years, scientists believed that a protein called amyloid beta was the main cause of Alzheimer’s disease. This protein builds up in the brain long before symptoms appear. Because of this, many treatments have focused on removing amyloid in the hope of slowing the disease. However, a new review of research suggests that this […] The post Why clearing amyloid may not help Alzheimer’s patients as much as hoped appeared first on Knowridge Science Report .