Is Alzheimer's Transmissible Through Bone Marrow Cells?
Mouse experiment suggests it may be, but what that means for humans isn't clear
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Mouse experiment suggests it may be, but what that means for humans isn't clear
Animal research suggests that a rare, familial form of Alzheimer's disease can be transmitted via bone marrow transplantation, but experts urge caution in interpreting this finding.
Microglia are specialized immune cells in the brain. While they normally protect our brains, they can also contribute to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.
Contaminated injections of growth hormone may have caused five rare cases of dementia, scientists think.
Contaminated injections of growth hormone may have caused five rare cases of dementia, scientists think.