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Bacteria behind gum disease linked to Alzheimer’s (www.alzheimersresearchuk.org)

submitted 1 day ago by King@sh.itjust.works to c/health@lemmy.world

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Researchers have found Porphyomonas gingivalis, a bacteria linked to gum disease, present in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease. The international team of researchers also found that treating mice who have an oral P. gingivalis infection with a drug targeting the toxic substances released by the bacteria could prevent the build-up of the hallmark Alzheimer’s protein, amyloid. The results are published today (Wednesday 24 January) in the scientific journal Science Advances.

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[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 day ago

This week's cause of Alzheimers.