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How to clear the toxic tau protein that can lead to Alzheimer’s and related diseases

USC Stem Cell scientists discover a new way to rid cells of toxic tau protein in a study involving mice and lab-grown human “mini-brains,” known as organoids. The neurotransmitter glutamate is essential for regulating everything from mood to memory, but it can also encourage a toxic buildup of the notorious tau protein, which can contribute…Continue Reading How to clear the toxic tau protein that can lead to Alzheimer’s and related diseases