A new study suggests that a little-understood genetic risk factor may influence Alzheimer’s progression by weakening the brain’s natural defenses against toxic plaques. A gene linked to Alzheimer’s disease may play a crucial role in protecting the brain from toxic protein buildup. Researchers at UVA Health have discovered that CASS4 helps immune cells contain harmful […]
Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Reveals What Happens When the Brain’s Cleaning System Fails
