Neurodegeneration: A Closer Look

Infographic

Published: January 28, 2021

Ruairi J Mackenzie

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The burden of neurodegeneration is one that weighs heavily on the world’s aging population. To understand why conditions like Alzheimer’s disease are so difficult to treat, we must first understand how they affect the brain. In this infographic we take a deep dive into the degenerating brain, examining the changes that occur at every level.

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Learn how neurodegeneration affects global brain structure
The regions of the brain most commonly targeted by degenerative disease
How neuropathic proteins affect neurons and glia

Meet the Author

Ruairi J Mackenzie

RJ is a freelance science writer based in Glasgow. He covers biological and biomedical science, with a focus on the complexities and curiosities of the brain and emerging AI technologies. RJ was a science writer at Technology Networks for six years. RJ has a Master’s degree in Clinical Neurosciences from the University of Cambridge.