Chemists determine the structure of the fuzzy coat that surrounds Tau proteins
January 14, 2026
January 14, 2026
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Jan. 14 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Chemists determine the structure of the fuzzy coat that surrounds Tau proteins
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One of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease is the clumping of proteins called Tau, which form tangled fibrils in the brain. The more severe the clumping, the more advanced the disease is.
The Tau protein, which has also been linked to . . .
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Chemists determine the structure of the fuzzy coat that surrounds Tau proteins
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One of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease is the clumping of proteins called Tau, which form tangled fibrils in the brain. The more severe the clumping, the more advanced the disease is.
The Tau protein, which has also been linked to . . .