Environmental light has been shown to affect traumatic long-term memory retention in Drosophila.
Mutations to the MARK4 gene causes the properties of tau to change, making them more likely to aggregate and become more insoluble.
Better glucose uptake compensates for age-related motor deterioration and extends lifespan in fruitflies.
Study identifies specific chemical features of tau that may cause it to accumulate in the brain and trigger Alzheimer's disease.
