Saturday, July 4, 2009

Brain & Behavior

Attacking Alzheimer's

The latest news on treatment and diagnosis

Posted January 31, 2008

The nerve cells in a healthy brain form a dense "neuron forest." (Alzheimer's Association)

Alzheimer’s disease attacks brain nerve cells (neurons). (Alzheimer's Association)

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