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Illustration of nerve cells with plaques and tangles

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Illustration of nerve cells with plaques and tangles

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In the Alzheimer’s affected brain, plaques (brown) collect between nerve cells and disrupt cell communication. Tangles (blue) form within cells, disrupting cell processes and leading to cell death.

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Illustration of nerve cells with plaques and tangles
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Illustration of nerve cells with plaques and tangles