Alzheimer's tau protein has a surprising secret role in memory

ScienceDaily reports that researchers have found tau protein plays an essential role in converting everyday experiences into lasting memories by organizing the brain's memory cells. When tau malfunctions — as shown in mouse studies — it disrupts both memory formation and recall, a finding that may explain how tau dysfunction contributes to Alzheimer's disease.

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