Alzheimer's may be triggered by capillaries in the brain being 'squeezed', research suggests. And now scientists have discovered amyloid β protein, which causes the tell-tale plaques in an Alzheimer's patient's brain, constricts blood vessels. Alzheimer's may be triggered by 'squeezed' capillaries in the brain (stock)The research was carried out at University College London and led by Dr Ross Nortley, of the department of neuroscience, physiology and pharmacology. 'Our study has, for the first time, identified the underlying mechanism behind the reduction of brain blood flow in Alzheimer's disease,' Dr Nortley said. HOW TO DETECT ALZHEIMER'S Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory, thinking skills and the ability to perform simple tasks.

Source: Daily Mail June 20, 2019 18:00 UTC