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Nerve fibers need specific growth factor chemical to form connections within the brain
11-17-2006 · EurekAlert!A discovery on how neural circuitry develops to aid proper cerebral cortex activity may help explain the memory and cognitive decline seen in Alzheimer's disease patients -- a discovery that could point toward potential treatments, according to UC Irvine scientists.
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