Questions and Answers
What did Dr. Alois Alzheimer do in 1906?
Described a disease now named after him
What are the two abnormal structures found in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease?
Beta-amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles
What is the precursor to amyloid plaque in Alzheimer's disease?
Amyloid precursor protein (APP)
What happens to tau proteins in Alzheimer's disease?
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How do beta-amyloid fragments contribute to Alzheimer's disease?
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