Newscientist iconNewscientistOct 21, 2026

Cholesterol may disrupt the brain’s cleaning system in Alzheimer’s disease

The glymphatic system flushes toxins out of the brain, but this seems to be disrupted in Alzheimer's disease, and cholesterol may be involved

Cholesterol may disrupt the brain’s cleaning system in Alzheimer’s disease

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