Nerve cells affected by Alzheimer's disease, illustration #1
by Kateryna Kon/science Photo Library
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Nerve cells affected by Alzheimer's disease, illustration #1
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Kateryna Kon/science Photo Library
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Drawing - Illustration
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Alzheimer's disease. Illustration of amyloid plaques amongst neurons and neurofibrillary tangles inside neurons. Amyloid plaques are characteristic features of Alzheimer's disease. They lead to degeneration of the affected neurons, which are destroyed through the activity of microglia cells.
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October 29th, 2023
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