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Alzheimer's Disease Related NewsHarnessing the brain's own ability for repair
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02 Jun 2009
New findings uncovered by Garvan scientists throw light on how the brain heals itself and may change the way we think about treating chronic neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
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