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In this issue of Cell Stem Cell, Victor et al. reveal that human microglia harboring the Alzheimer’s disease risk allele APOE4 have altered lipid metabolism and cellular activation. This dampens neuronal network activity, underscoring the importance of these brain-resident immune cells and highlighting a novel pathway for therapeutic intervention.
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