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A rogue neuronal signal may lie at the root of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers suggest that the protein ERBB4, when activated in inappropriate neurons, may drive many Alzheimer’s disease pathologies, indi…

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Researchers suggest that the protein ERBB4, when activated in inappropriate neurons, may drive many Alzheimer’s disease pathologies, indicating that amyloid plaques are not the sole cause. The study proposes that this molecular switch could orchestrate a range of disease features. The findings point to ERBB4 as a potential new target for understanding and treating Alzheimer’s.

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