New drug shows promise in slowing memory loss for Alzheimer's disease in mice

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New research shows a drug can slow memory loss and improve learning in mice with Alzheimer's-like symptoms. The drug targets the PTP1B protein, which helps clear harmful amyloid beta plaques in the brain, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. This discovery offers a potential new avenue for Alzheimer's treatment, with researchers collaborating to develop inhibitors for human trials.


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