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Scientists discover a surprising cancer link to Alzheimer’s disease

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According to ScienceDaily, researchers have identified an unexpected genetic connection: mutations associated with blood cancers may trigger Alzheimer's disease by promoting excessive inflammation in brain cells. The discovery suggests new avenues for diagnosis through blood tests and potentially opens the door to treating Alzheimer's with approaches originally developed for cancer medicine.

Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260612032044.htm

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