Monday, March 9, 2020

Gene variants may increase susceptibility to accumulate Alzheimer's protein tau

The toxic protein tau is a key biological feature in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease. Yet the factors that make people susceptible or resistant to tau accumulation are not well-understood. A preliminary study shows that inherited DNA variants may be associated with developing tau deposits in older adults.

from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/03/200303175306.htm

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