Immune Cell Mutations Linked to Cancer May Contribute to Alzheimer's Disease

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Published: 2026-06-12
Category: science
Source: Boston Children's Hospital (reported by ScienceDaily)
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Researchers have identified a surprising link between mutations typically associated with blood cancers and the development of Alzheimer's disease. These mutations appear to create overly inflammatory immune cells within the brain. This discovery could pave the way for new blood-based screening methods and potential treatments, possibly utilizing existing cancer medications.

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