As we grow older, age-related illness becomes a larger part of our daily lives either through our friends, family, or ourselves. The CDC reports that nearly seven million people in the United States were suffering from Alzheimer’s in 2020. That number will likely double by 2060. This devastating, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys thinking skills, general memory, and often leads to dementia is extremely challenging and painful for families to navigate, but there may be hope on the horizon.
A study at Rutgers University started to untangle the puzzle behind a protein that might revolutionize how we treat the brain. There is a protein found in the brain called cypin. It is crucial to maintain the strong connections made between brain cells. These particular cells are responsible for learning and memory—two areas that are specifically targeted when Alzheimer’s starts to affect a person stricken with the disease. To read the full story.