Scientists are learning more about how abnormal tau proteins, linked to neurodegenerative disorders, interact with mitochondria to harm brain cells. Early studies showed that blocking this process helped protect the brain in animal models.
While more research is needed, having a better understanding of this process could lead to new interventions for conditions like Alzheimer’s.
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