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Scientists discover what may be behind Alzheimer’s - Newsweek

Published by Newsweek By Melissa Fleur Afshar · 10 August 2026 at 18:53
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Scientists discover what may be behind Alzheimer’s - Newsweek
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Scientists found the brain's immune cells start switching to inflammatory ones at 50; a possible trigger for dementia.

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