The neurodegenerative disorder Alzheimer's disease is becoming more prevalent in ageing populations worldwide. The identification of effective treatments will require a better understanding of the physiological mechanisms involved, and innovative approaches to drug development and evaluation.
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Mucke, L. Alzheimer's disease. Nature 461, 895–897 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/461895a
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