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What causes Alzheimer’s disease? What we know, don’t know and suspect

  • Written by Yen Ying Lim, Research Fellow, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health
imageA hallmark of Alzheimer's disease is gradual deterioration of memory.Roman Kraft/Unsplash

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Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, which is an umbrella term used to describe general loss of memory, thinking skills and other day-to-day functions (such as cooking, paying bills, cleaning and even...

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