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New Study Identifies 200 Proteins Linked to Alzheimer's

7/13/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Johns Hopkins University has unveiled more than 200 misfolded proteins in rats associated with cognitive decline, challenging the belief that amyloid-beta and tau amyloids are the only offenders in Alzheimer's disease. This research, featured in *Science Advances*, opens doors to potential new treatments for the millions grappling with age-related cognitive disorders.

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A groundbreaking study from Johns Hopkins University has unveiled more than 200 misfolded proteins in rats associated with cognitive decline, challenging the belief that amyloid-beta and tau amyloids are the only offenders in Alzheimer's disease. This research, featured in *Science Advances*, opens doors to potential new treatments for the millions grappling with age-related cognitive disorders.