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Alzheimer's: Scientists Analyze Body Fluid to Find New Drugs for Disease

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An analysis of cerebrospinal fluid has uncovered several proteins likely involved in the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease.

The study, published in the journal Nature Genetics , identified more than a dozen proteins that represent potential targets for future drug therapies.

Alzheimer's is a progressive neurological disorder that causes brain cells to degenerate, leading to memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral changes.

Cruchaga, C. ( 2024 ). Proteogenomic analysis of human cerebrospinal fluid identifies neurologically relevant regulation and implicates causal proteins for Alzheimer's disease. Nature Genetics. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41588-024-01972-8 Related Articles Start your unlimited Newsweek trial.

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