New evidence that viruses may play a role in Alzheimer's

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JimF
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New evidence that viruses may play a role in Alzheimer's

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Viruses that sneak into the brain just might play a role in Alzheimer's, scientists reported Thursday in a provocative study that promises to re-ignite some long-debated theories about what triggers the mind-robbing disease.

Thursday's study has even some specialists who never embraced the infection connection saying it's time for a closer look, especially as attempts to block those so-called beta-amyloid plaques have failed.
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Nert
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Re: New evidence that viruses may play a role in Alzheimer's

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Interesting article. Thanks for posting.
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