🔬Proteins are actually pretty cool. They're the workhorses of our cells, folding into complex 3D shapes that allow them to carry out a wide range of highly specialized functions. But sometimes that process goes awry... In fact, in several neurodegenerative diseases, proteins misfold and stick together in clumps that damage nerve cells. These misfolded proteins are also key to spreading diseases like Parkinson's within the brain.♨️They're a hot topic in neuroscience because if scientists can figure out how to stop protein misfolding, aggregation, and spreading, they may be able to prevent or slow the development of neurodegenerative diseases. Our latest article delves into protein misfolding and how it comes into play in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, and ALS. (Link in bio.)