New study shows nuanced and complex relationship between tau and brain cell loss in Alzheimer’s Disease
[uw-reusable-content id=’29797′] At a Glance Loss of synapses, the connections between neurons that allow them to communicate, is a primary driver of cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers expected a strong connection between synapse loss and tau buildup but the relationship was more nuanced than expected. Researchers found weak connections between tau buildup and synapse …