Amyloid beta hypothesis

The amyloid beta hypothesis suggests that Alzheimer's disease is primarily caused by the buildup of amyloid beta proteins in the brain. These proteins form sticky plaques that disrupt normal brain function, leading to cell damage and memory loss. The hypothesis proposes that removing or preventing these plaques could slow or stop the disease’s progression. While widely studied, it remains one of several theories about Alzheimer's, and ongoing research aims to better understand this process and develop effective treatments targeting amyloid beta.