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Scientists at Stanford University have identified a single molecular switch that appears to trigger the brain to actively erase its own memories in Alzheimer’s disease.

The research reveals that both toxic protein buildup and brain inflammation converge on this specific receptor, signaling neurons to prune away their own synaptic connections.

This discovery suggests that future treatments could focus on blocking this "delete" signal to protect memory, rather than only clearing out protein plaques.

Source:https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260125083413.htm?hl=en-US