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FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·August 6, 2026·9 min readMarmoset Genome Unlocks Alzheimer’s InsightsA new study delivers the first gapless marmoset genome, mapping 76 Alzheimer's-linked genes and novel PSEN1 variants.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·August 6, 2026·12 min readTau Infiltrates Mitochondria to Drive Alzheimer’sHyperphosphorylated tau invades mitochondria and triggers reverse electron transport, opening a novel target for treating Alzheimer's disease and tauopathies.Read More
