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Tau Protein Holds Memories Together | Health and Fitness News
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New research reveals tau, the protein famously tied to Alzheimer’s, is actually essential for locking memories into long-term storage—not just forming them. In mice, scientists found tau isn’t needed for initial learning or short-term recall, but it’s critical for making memories durable over days and weeks. Acting like a memory organizer, tau helps engram cells store experiences by linking sensory cues to retrieval. Even without tau, memory traces remain—but they’re fragile and harder to access. This breakthrough reshapes how we view memory loss in dementia, pointing to tau as a potential therapeutic target for stronger, lasting memories.
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