Periodontal Disease Promotes Alzheimer's in Mice User TheStartupChime, in the hypeurls subreddit, 30 Jan 2024
New research shows a link between periodontal (gum) disease and the formation of amyloid plaque, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. The study in mice provides insight into how oral bacteria can make its way to the brain, and the role of neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s disease. User mvea, in the Reddit Science subreddit, 12 Jul 2023