Study reveals how genetic risk for Alzheimer's alters brain immune cell function

Study reveals how genetic risk for Alzheimer's alters brain immune cell function

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Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have identified a protein linked to Alzheimer's disease that affects brain immune cells by altering fat processing and triggering inflammation. This discovery offers new insights into how a known genetic risk factor influences the brain's immune response, potentially advancing understanding of Alzheimer's development.

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