Scientists discover a surprising cancer link to Alzheimer’s disease

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Researchers have discovered that mutations associated with blood cancers may trigger Alzheimer's disease by generating inflammatory immune cells in the brain. The finding emerged from studying how cancer-linked genetic changes behave in neural tissue, revealing an unexpected biological connection between two seemingly unrelated diseases. Scientists believe the discovery could enable blood-based screening tests to identify Alzheimer's risk early and potentially repurpose cancer treatments for neurodegeneration. The work suggests that targeting these inflammatory pathways might slow or prevent cognitive decline in susceptible individuals.