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·March 31, 2026·8 min read

Using “Left-Handed” Proteins to Block Alzheimer’s

Researchers designed a "mirror-image" protein that disables amyloid-beta, the primary cause of Alzheimer's plaques. By exploiting molecular chirality, the team created a "right-handed" interceptor that prevents toxic proteins from clumping.

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Using “Left-Handed” Proteins to Block Alzheimer’s

How Slow Waves During Sleep Take Over to Clear Metabolic Trash

Using “Left-Handed” Proteins to Block Alzheimer’s

Direct Link Between Stress and Addiction Found

Using “Left-Handed” Proteins to Block Alzheimer’s

How Slow Waves During Sleep Take Over to Clear Metabolic Trash

Using “Left-Handed” Proteins to Block Alzheimer’s

Direct Link Between Stress and Addiction Found

High IQ and High Status Share the Same Genes

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