Researchers develop new method aimed at curing Alzheimer's

Researchers develop new method aimed at curing Alzheimer's

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Science, Health Sciences, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses dementia, highlighting symptoms like memory loss and personality changes. It identifies oligomers, protein clumps in the brain, as a likely cause. Normally, proteins support vital cell processes, but when clumped, they harm nerve cells. Researchers are developing molecules to target these oligomers and slow their formation, aiming to mitigate dementia's effects.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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