How a hyperactive cell in the brain might trigger Alzheimer’s disease

(By Bret Stetka for NPR)

It all started with genetic data.

A gene here, a gene there.

Eventually the story became clearer: If scientists are to one day find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, they should look to the immune system.

Over the past couple decades, researchers have identified numerous genes involved in various immune system functions that may also contribute to Alzheimer’s. Continue reading here…

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