Emanuela Brun Psychologist Msc

Beta-amyloid (amyloid-β or Aβ) is a small peptide that is naturally produced in the brain. It has become one of the most extensively studied molecules in neuroscience because of its strong association with Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative processes. Although beta-amyloid is often discussed as something inherently harmful, its presence in the brain is not abnormal. The important question is what happens when certain forms of beta-amyloid begin to accumulate and