A study reveals that inhibitory neurons are the first brain cells impacted by Alzheimer's disease.

A recent study indicates that inhibitory neurons are the first brain cells affected by Alzheimer's disease. Analyzing brain samples at various stages of the condition, researchers found that these neurons, essential for regulating communication between brain cells, decline early in the disease's progression. This discovery, reported by NPR's Jon Hamilton, may inform future treatments aimed at targeting early-stage Alzheimer's patients.

November 07, 2024
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