New links revealed between late-onset Alzheimer’s disease and the immune system

January 19, 2024

Researchers have revealed new links between Alzheimer’s disease and the blood-brain barrier, finding connections between variants of a gene called EphA1 and the disease.

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New links revealed between late-onset Alzheimer’s disease and the immune system

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