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Alzheimer’s Drug Failure Leaves Scientists Seeking New Direction
For years, drugmakers have tried targeting a brain compound called beta amyloid. Not one of those attempts has worked.
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Disappointing yes; shocking not at all. I remember reading years ago that the beta amyloid connection wasn't clearly established as the cause of Alzheimers.