Signs of Alzheimer’s found in brains of beached dolphins
Could the phenomenon of whale and dolphin strandings be due to Alzheimer’s-like cognitive deficits in pod leaders that draw groups into shallow waters? A new study looking at brain tissue from stranded dolphins reveals pathological signs that resemble what is seen in human patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
Tags: Dolphin, Whale, Beach, Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease
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