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Scientists discover links between Alzheimer’s disease and gut microbiota

Photo (L-R): Dr Stefanie Grabrucker (a postdoctoral researcher) and Professor Yvonne Nolan, of APC Microbiome Ireland and the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience. Photo credit: Ms Bereniece Riedewald.

Research identifies links between gut bacteria, inflammation and brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
Findings reveal that Alzheimer’s symptoms can be transferred via the gut microbiota.
This study represents an important step forward in understanding of Alzheimer’s disease.

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