An examination of thousands of affected brains has indicated that a rogue protein called tau is the main driver of cognitive decline in Alzheimers. Much research have focused on another rogue protein called amyloid. The new study suggests that further research and treatment should focus on dealing with the tau protein instead: http://www.iflscience.com/brain/study-suggests-tau-not-amyloid-major-driver-alzheimers |
