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From Gut to Brain: How a Common Virus May Trigger Alzheimer’s Disease - SciTechDaily
Researchers have identified a link between chronic cytomegalovirus infections in the gut and Alzheimer’s disease in certain individuals. The virus may activate an immune response in the brain that contributes to Alzheimer's pathology, including the p
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- Dec 20 2024
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The brain’s immune cells, or microglia (light blue/purple) are shown interacting with amyloid plaques (red) — harmful protein clumps linked to Alzheimer’s disease. The illustration highlights the mic… [+8905 chars]