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Inspired by a Family's Struggle, a Scientist Helps Uncover Defense Against Alzheimer's Disease

A conversation with a childhood neighbor about how Alzheimer's had devastated a family inspired a Rutgers scientist to renew research efforts, leading to a discovery that could reshape how scientists think about Alzheimer's treatment. The study, published in Nature Neuroscience, identifies a rare gene mutation that appears to protect the brain's immune cells from the damage typically caused by the disease.

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