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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Scientists may have finally figured out why the body fails to heal Alzheimer’s by itself

Damage to the bone marrow triggered by Alzheimer’s disease may explain why the body’s immune system is unable to restore brain health in the neurodegenerative condition, a new study suggests.

For decades, Alzheimer’s disease research has focused on the role played by misfolded proteins in the brain, including amyloid-beta plaques and tangled tau proteins.

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