Hidden space between brain cells is now a new Alzheimer’s target

Hidden space between brain cells is now a new Alzheimer’s target

One of the biggest mysteries in neuroscience is why women account for nearly two-thirds of Alzheimer’s disease cases. Now, we may be a step closer to understanding this phenomenon, with new findings that highlight an overlooked part of the brain that appears to fail as estrogen levels fall with age.Continue ReadingCategory: Brain Health, Body and MindTags: Brain, Alzheimer's disease, Menopause, Women's health, Brain, Memory, Cognitive functioning, Neuroscience

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