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Gut Bacteria Linked to Alzheimer's Risk
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New research reveals a startling link between gut bacteria—specifically Prevotella—and Alzheimer’s risk, as higher levels of this microbe correlate with increased amyloid-beta in brain fluid, a key Alzheimer’s marker. Studying over 100 participants, scientists found a pattern suggesting gut-brain communication may play a role in neurodegeneration. While not proof of causation, this discovery deepens our understanding of the gut-brain axis and hints at future diagnostic or therapeutic approaches rooted in microbiome science.
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