Neat News 1907 (added 2021-03-21)

Better animal model of Alzheimer's

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Researchers have found a good animal model for Alzheimer's disease in macaques. Macaques are better suited than rodents since they have - like humans - two forms of the tau protein in their brains. The new insight gives better chances for developing medication against Alzheimer's.

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News seen at: ScienceDaily - Health & Medicine