Stranded dolphins show telltale signs of Alzheimer's disease
Researchers in Scotland have found the telltale signs of the disease in the brains of several dolphin species who washed up on U.K. beaches.
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Researchers in Scotland have found the telltale signs of the disease in the brains of several dolphin species who washed up on U.K. beaches.
The brain changes could explain why some dolphins become stranded, as a group leader with these changes may become confused or lost.
The brains of three species of dolphin found stranded along the Scottish coast have shown the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease, according to new research, providing greater insight into the disease in species other than humans.
Dolphins, like people, are incredibly intelligent and social creatures. And also like people, they may be prone to the ravages of cognitive decline.
Investigators examined the brains of dolphins stranded in shallow waters for hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease and found that all of the aged animals had amyloid-beta plaques.