Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

Scientists Discover Alzheimer’s-Linked Proteion’s Surprising Role in Making Memories Last


A new study shows that tau helps organize and preserve long-term memories, while abnormal tau may contribute to memory problems in Alzheimer’s disease by disrupting memory formation and recall.

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on SciTech Daily

Read more on:

Photo of Scientists

Scientists

Photo of Memories

Memories

Photo of surprising role

surprising role

Related news:

News photo

White House reclassifies federal epidemiologists and other scientists from civil servants to “at-will” hires

News photo

Can black holes turn into white holes? It's not such a crazy idea, scientists say

News photo

Scientists Crack Major Ammonia Problem With a Platinum Catalyst Breakthrough