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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
ET Science Desk

Alzheimer’s may affect more than brain cells — scientists discover DNA’s 3D shape is changing in ways that could reveal hidden causes of memory loss

Alzheimer’s disease may be altering the brain in a way that has received far less attention than the buildup of amyloid plaques and tau tangles.

A new study has found that the three-dimensional organisation of DNA changes in several types of brain cells affected by Alzheimer’s disease. These changes appear to influence how genes are switched on and off, offering scientists a new way to investigate how the condition develops.

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