Blocking immune cells protects memory-center tissue and memory in Alzheimer's mice without removing tau

Summary

Scientists report a promising way to protect the brain from Alzheimer's-related damage by blocking immune cells that contribute to the destruction of neurons. In mice, the treatment preserved roughly 40% more tissue in memory centers and improved memory, even without removing the harmful tau protein buildup.

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1. ScienceDaily

   20 Oct 2026, 09:52 UTCSource ↗

   ScienceDaily reports that blocking immune cells that contribute to neuron destruction protected brain tissue from Alzheimer's-related damage in mice, preserving roughly 40% more tissue in memory centers and improving memory without removing the harmful tau protein buildup.