Tainted air: The link between pollution and Alzheimer's disease

Abstract

In this issue of the Biomedical Journal, we learn how air pollution may contribute to cognitive decline and even increase risk for Alzheimer's disease. We also highlight original research documenting the body's response to infection with a common oral pathogen. Finally, we learn how a cellular antioxidant protein protects against mitochondrial dysfunction in Parkinson's disease.

Keywords: Air pollution; Alzheimer's disease; Fusobacterium; Periodontitis.