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Scientists discover a surprising cancer link to Alzheimer’s disease

Science Daily · Jun 12, 2026, 12:47 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

Researchers discovered that mutations linked to blood cancers may help trigger Alzheimer’s disease by creating overly inflammatory immune cells in the brain. The unexpected finding could lead to new blood-based screening methods and potential treatments borrowed from cancer medicine.

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