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UT Southwestern Medical Center

Brain

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The images compare a healthy brain (left) with a brain with severe Alzheimer's disease. A new study finds a traumatic brain injury may boost the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease earlier in life.

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National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health

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