r/longevity • u/here_now_be • 9d ago

New molecule restores memory in animals with Alzheimer's' disease

https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/05/new-molecule-restores-memory-in-animals-with-alzheimers-disease
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u/jcity3 9d ago

"The molecule RSQ-020 targets the Tau protein, which, when it folds incorrectly and forms clumps, is implicated in many severe neurodegenerative diseases."

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u/stuffitystuff 9d ago

Wow, great headline but that bacterial protein-fixing molecule factory is the real star of the show. Sounds like it could make a relatively quick end to prion diseases, too.

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u/Woodnymph1312 9d ago

If there’s anyone reading this and is currently fighting insomnia, the Wikipedia page about prions and prione diseases is a 10/10 insomnia Wikipedia rabbithole. Just leaving that here.

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u/stuffitystuff 8d ago

lol hope they don't find the FFI prion page

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u/Angel_Bmth 9d ago

Using bacteria as a trial and error lab is crazyyyy. It’s genius.