The Microglia Connection: Rethinking Sleep Loss in Alzheimer's Disease
Discover how groundbreaking research from the University of Kentucky is challenging our understanding of Alzheimer's disease. By shifting the focus from amyloid plaques to the brain's immune cells, known as microglia, scientists have uncovered a new culprit behind sleep disruption. This podcast explores the inflammatory cascade that drives sleep loss and discusses innovative, noninvasive strategies to restore healthy sleep patterns. Join us as we examine how modulating these immune cells could lead to affordable, accessible diagnostic tools and life-changing treatments, offering new hope for…
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