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Researchers utilize pigs to further understand Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and CTE

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Erin Kaiser

August 16, 2019
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Dr. Franklin West and Dr. Qun Zhao discuss on Athens News Matters how pigs may play a critical role Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Disease, and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) research.

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