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Bernardo de La Paz

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1. One of most interesting discoveries about Alzheimers is that it may be a reaction to nasal infection

Reply to nitpicker (Original post)

Fri Aug 2, 2019, 05:10 AM

Aug 2019

There is a direct nerve route from the nasal sensors to the core of the brain; smell is that important and that ancient of a sense.

Apparently the brain puts the amyloid beta around intruding infectors, and that protects the brain. This is normal and natural. It seems to get out of control or not be well regulated in some people.

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Alzheimer's blood test could predict onset up to 20 years in advance [View all] nitpicker Aug 2019 OP

One of most interesting discoveries about Alzheimers is that it may be a reaction to nasal infection Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2019 #1

Links, references? Thanks in advance. nt littlemissmartypants Aug 2019 #2

An immigrant: Dr Robert Moir at MassGenH. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2019 #4

Weird link between losing the ability to smell Phoenix61 Aug 2019 #3