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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Jucker, M., Walker, L.C. Evidence for iatrogenic transmission of Alzheimer’s disease. Nat Med 30, 344–345 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-023-02768-9
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