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Microglial State Transitions Dictate Alzheimer’s

Source: Neuroscience News • Published: 07 Jun 2026, 18:36

Microglial State Transitions Dictate Alzheimer’s

Examine microglial state changes that separate amyloid and tau accumulation from clinical dementia and reveal cellular pathways linked to resilience.

Key Takeaways
  • Yet the relationship between these hallmarks and dementia is not straightforward
  • This transition was accompanied by a striking change in microglia
  • Early in the disease process, these cells adopted an inflammatory state associated with amyloid plaques
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