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Alzheimer's-linked protein fibers found delivering cargo to sperm
Original: Protein fibers, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s, spotted making deliveries to sperm
Researchers report that amyloid protein fibers, best known as a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, have been observed ferrying material to sperm cells. The finding suggests these fibers can act as delivery vehicles in reproductive biology, a role far removed from their association with neurodegeneration. Scientists say the observation could open new questions about how amyloids function in the body beyond disease.
Why now: The surprising link between Alzheimer's-associated proteins and sperm biology is newly reported and challenges assumptions about amyloid function.
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