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We may finally know what causes Alzheimer’s – and how to stop it

23 January 2019

Evidence is growing that a bacteria involved in gum disease causes Alzheimer's, raising hopes over new kinds of treatments that are currently undergoing testing

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We may finally know what causes Alzheimer’s – and how to stop it

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