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Neuroscientists have struggled to explain why some people may have typical Alzheimer's pathologies -- amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary, or tau, tangles -- yet seem cognitively unaffected.

From Science Daily • Nov. 16, 2023

Alzheimer's, which gradually destroys memory and thinking skills, is characterized by changes in the brain including amyloid beta plaques and neurofibrillary, or tau, tangles that result in loss of neurons and their connections.

From Reuters • Jul. 16, 2023

At the same time, SuperAger brains appear to have added protection against suspected biological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s, with less amyloid beta plaques, a cellular waste product, and neurofibrillary tangles.

From Washington Post • Apr. 13, 2023

He found that her brain tissue was filled with plaques and neurofibrillary tangles.

From Slate • Oct. 30, 2022

Amyloid plaques, neurofibrillary tangles, and an overall shrinking of brain volume are commonly seen in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022