5 Questions
Which of the following brain regions was identified as having a weak spot for Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia?
Prefrontal cortex
What age range did the MRI scans for identifying the brain region vulnerability cover?
8-85 years
When does the brain area vulnerable to Alzheimer's and schizophrenia typically develop according to the study?
Late adolescence
What do the findings suggest about diagnosing those at risk of Alzheimer's and schizophrenia earlier?
It requires more research to bring discoveries into clinics
How do Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia relate based on the study's findings?
They are distinct but linked in some way
Explore a study where UK scientists identified a brain region vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia by analyzing MRI scans of 484 healthy individuals aged 8-85. Discover how this specific brain area develops late in adolescence and deteriorates early in aging, potentially providing early risk detection insights.
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