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Scientists restore memory by blocking a single Alzheimer’s protein

By InsideWellness Editorial · April 30, 2026

Originally published by ScienceDaily Mind & Brain.

Researchers have identified a new potential weapon against Alzheimer’s: blocking a protein called PTP1B. In mice, this approach boosted memory and helped brain immune cells clear harmful plaque buildup. Since PTP1B is also linked to diabetes and obesity—both risk factors for Alzheimer’s—it could offer a broader treatme

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