We may finally know what causes Alzheimer’s – and how to stop it

-“This is why years of efforts to treat Alzheimer’s have seen few results”

-“P. gingivalis may directly damage the brain. We already know that Alzheimer’s involves inflammation, an excessive immune response that ends up killing neurons instead of protecting them. P. gingivalis is known to cause inflammation in gum tissue, and it may do so in the brain as well.”

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