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Rahul Sidhu, PhD Candidate, Neuroscience, University of Sheffield

Alzheimer’s disease: toxic protein is turned bad by immune enzyme, mouse study shows

Tau can form twisted clumps that disrupt communication between neurons. Kateryna Kon/ Shutterstock

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the world’s biggest health problems. Yet, despite the fact millions of people globally are diagnosed with the disease each year, it remains a challenge to treat. This is largely because the underlying causes are still not fully understood.

However, a new study in mice brings us one step closer to understanding what triggers the disease. The researchers have uncovered a specific enzyme that may be behind one of the key features of Alzheimer’s.

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