beta

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For decades, scientists have considered amyloid beta oligomers as more toxic than the larger amyloid beta fibrils that form plaques, which appear later in Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily

One example is SUPT5H, a gene associated with beta thalassemia, a blood disorder that disrupts hemoglobin production and can lead to moderate to severe anemia.

From Science Daily

The volatility is evident in their beta, or volatility, numbers.

From Barron's

The stock has seen significant volatility, with a 90-day beta of 4.1, indicating it is four times more volatile than the broader market.

From Barron's

Trivariate Research’s Adam Parker screened for stocks that check those boxes, but also have “betas,” a measure of volatility, of less than 1.1.

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