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Scientists May Have Found What Really Triggers Alzheimer’s Disease

Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily·June 19, 2026

Scientists may have uncovered a hidden trigger behind Alzheimer’s disease. Instead of plaques being the root cause, amyloid beta appears to interfere with tau, a protein that helps keep neurons functioning properly. This disruption could set off the damage that eventually leads to the disease’s most recognizable brain changes.

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