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This tiny brain molecule could hold the key to learning, memory—and Alzheimer’s treatment

A team of researchers has discovered that a protein called cypin plays a powerful role in helping brain cells connect and communicate, which is crucial for learning and memory. By uncovering how cypin tags certain proteins at synapses and interacts with the brain’s protein recycling system, scientists are opening doors to possible treatments for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and traumatic brain injuries. This breakthrough could be the first step toward boosting brain resilience and cognition.

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