Amyloid, Tau, Neurodegeneration

Amyloid is a protein that can build up in the brain, forming clumps called plaques, which are linked to Alzheimer’s disease and can interfere with brain cell function. Tau is another protein that, when it changes form, creates tangles inside brain cells, contributing to their damage and death. Neurodegeneration is the gradual breakdown and loss of brain cells, leading to diseases like Alzheimer’s, which affects memory and thinking skills.