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Different functional connectivity gradients reflect aging and Alzheimer's disease.

Nature neuroscience·October 1, 2026·PMID 42823476

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Aging and Alzheimer's disease both alter brain communication, but their distinct spatial patterns may help disentangle normal aging from early pathological changes. Understanding these orthogonal axes could improve diagnostic specificity and guide targeted monitoring of cognitive decline.

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