How an Alzheimer's-linked protein shapes long-term memories

How an Alzheimer's-linked protein shapes long-term memories

A study focused on ‘remote memory’ in mice, which refers to memories recalled days or weeks after an experience, has found that while the Alzheimer’s-linked protein tau is not required for initial learning or short-term recall, it is critical for ensuring memories remain strong over the long term. Led by Flinders University in collaboration with researchers from Macquarie University and the University of New South Wales, the observations of the …