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Mouse Study Points to a New Alzheimer’s Strategy: Clear the Waste, Don’t Just Remove the Plaques
Researchers report that blocking the DDR2 pathway in mice reduced toxic protein buildup and improved memory and learning, adding momentum to efforts aimed at the brain’s waste-clearance system.
Key Takeaways
- Researchers targeted DDR2 to improve brain waste clearance in mice.
- The study found reductions in toxic protein buildup and gains in memory and learning tests.
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DT Editorial Team··via newscientist.com