Alzheimer’s study finds inflammation likely cause

New research suggests chronic inflammation early in life may leave the brain vulnerable to Alzheimer’s.

Scientists made the discovery after triggering persistent inflammation in unborn mice.

A single infection during late pregnancy was enough to induce long-term neurological changes and memory problems in old age.

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