Gene mutation may explain Alzheimer's brain plaque buildup
Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have found that a gene mutation may prevent brain cells from clearing away plaque, the protein-filled clumps that build up in the brain that are characteristic of Alzheimer's disease.
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