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more frequently, making them less likely to be protective.
This means they were more likely to produce inflammatory molecules that can damage brain cells and possibly contribute to the progression of Alzheimer's disease. "At this point, we can't say whether the microglia are causing the pathology or whether the pathology is causing these microglia to alter their behavior,"
The team is hopeful that their work will lead to the development of new therapies that can improve the lives of people with Alzheimer's disease.
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