A recent study reveals the full molecular structure of tau filaments, thought to cause Alzheimer's disease. It could unlock the secret of neurodegenerative .

When proteins are made in a cell, they start out as strings of amino acids, which have to be folded into the correct, 3D ...

Tau proteins help stabilize and support the internal structure of brain cells, ... TYK2 adds a chemical tag to the tau proteins, making it harder for the brain to clear away any excess.

Researchers have discovered that newborns have high levels of the tau protein, which is elevated in older people with ...

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A new study has somewhat redeemed the tau protein, which up to now has been associated with the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Turns out, the protein has a ‘good guy’ role, helping to ...

Tau is found in all humans and is abundant in neurons, where it stabilizes the cell’s internal skeleton. Once the protein is produced, different molecules can attach themselves to tau, a process that ...

Tau is one of a group of proteins found in all kinds of cells, from single cell amoebas to insects to people, that associate with microtubules, large protein filaments that fill the inside of cells.

The irregular buildup of tau protein in the brain can form “tangles,” which researchers link to several brain disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease. This may have implications for ...

Merging advanced techniques such as transmission electron microscopy and molecular dynamics simulations with in-vitro experiments involving cell cultures, the research team was able to get a sense of ...