Researchers have found a link between the gut microbiota and Alzheimer’s disease. The study, led by Professor Yvonne Nolan at University College Cork, shows that Alzheimer’s symptoms can be transferred to a healthy young organism through the gut microbiota. The research suggests that the gut microbiome is a key target for investigation in Alzheimer’s disease. The study also found that Alzheimer’s patients had a higher abundance of inflammation-promoting bacteria in their fecal samples, which was directly associated with their cognitive status. Understanding the role of gut microbes in early-stage dementia could lead to new therapies for Alzheimer’s. One in three people born today are likely to develop the disease.
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