Astrocytic Lipids Could Contribute to the Spread of Alzheimer's - Technology Networks

Research has shown how a mutation in the APOE protein changes lipid transport in the brain and could promote Alzheimer’s disease.

Neurons in the brain coexist with and rely on many other cell types to function properly. Astrocytes, which take their name from their star shape, ensure the survival of neurons by feeding and detoxi… [+4795 chars]

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