ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, DRAWING


Illustration of a neuron affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Neuronal degeneration is linked to the build up of tau proteins (pink) between cells, as well as a build up of the beta-amyloid peptide outside the cells, causing amyloid plaques (the cluster top right).


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Location: Bas-Rhin
Photo credit: © JACOPIN / BSIP / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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