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Seed of Alzheimer's spotted

Memory-blocking protein may lead to dementia.

A US team has identified what could be the earliest indication of Alzheimer's, a discovery that may help to diagnose the disease and perhaps stop it progressing.

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Posted by Nicola Jones on March 15, 2006
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An intriguing new bit of information. Question from a non-medical, rather ill-informed sort here: Does the body form these protein combinations, or are they combinations that can be introduced to the body, i.e., via diet?

This is a horrifying disease, and am always interested in the new research.

Posted by: Jeffrey Schulz | March 21, 2006 01:29 AM

It would be most interesting to know what molecular mechanism actually causes the memory loss - it might give a clue to the mechanism of memory itself. On a lighter note, I wonder if anyone has investigated the proximity effect of alligators on memory?

Posted by: Bob Talbot | March 22, 2006 06:28 PM

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