TREM2 Removal Halts Alzheimer's (IMAGE) Rockefeller University Press Caption In mice with Alzheimer's-like disease, removal of TREM2 (right) decreased the formation of toxic plaques (arrows) that characterize the disease. Credit Jay et al., 2015 Usage Restrictions Reporters may freely use these materials in news coverage, with the appropriate credit information. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.