Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Evidence for iatrogenic transmission of Alzheimer's disease.
- Journal:
- Nature medicine
- Year:
- 2024
- Authors:
- Jucker, Mathias & Walker, Lary C
- Affiliation:
- Department of Cellular Neurology · Germany
Abstract
Credible evidence suggests that, under extraordinary circumstances, Alzheimer’s disease may be transmitted by a prion-like mechanism — yielding insights into both the basic biology of this neurodegenerative disorder and strategies for early prevention.
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