A hidden Alzheimer’s tipping point may decide who gets dementia

Scientists say they've identified a possible tipping point that determines whether Alzheimer's-related brain changes actually lead to dementia. ScienceDaily reports the key appears to be how the brain's immune cells respond to plaques and tau proteins. Understanding this response mechanism could lead to treatments designed to extend cognitive resilience — essentially helping brains resist the transition from structural changes to actual memory loss.

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