Cellular vessels predict likelihood of developing dementia

Tuesday, July 5, 2016 - 14:01 in Health & Medicine

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine say tiny micro-vesicle structures used by neurons and other cells to transport materials internally or dispose of them externally carry tell-tale proteins that may help to predict the likelihood of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) developing into full-blown Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The findings, published online this […]

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