July 19, 2025 12:03 PM
Scientists find over 200 hidden proteins that may drive Alzheimer’s: Study
A groundbreaking study has uncovered more than 200 previously undetected misfolded proteins in the brains of aging rats with cognitive decline, offering new insights into the mechanisms of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Unlike the well-known amyloid and tau proteins that clump into visible plaques, these newly identified proteins do not form detectable aggregates, making them harder to identify—but potentially just as damaging to brain function. Scientists belie...