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The Brain Makes A Lot Of Waste. Here's How It Cleans Itself Up

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This chapter explores how the brain removes waste generated from cellular processes, focusing on toxic proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease, like beta amyloid and tau. It emphasizes the importance of these cleaning mechanisms for maintaining cognitive function and long-term neuronal health.

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