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NeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 13, 2019·3 min readHow a protein in your brain could protect against Alzheimer’s diseaseWhite blood cells in the brain are regulated by the CD33 protein. CD33 decreases the likelihood that a person will develop Alzheimer's disease.Read More
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FeaturedGenetics·November 30, 2015·4 min readNewly Evolved Human Gene Variants Protect Older Adults From DementiaAccording to researchers, humans have evolved unique gene variants that help protect aging adults from neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
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