Potential Root Cause of Alzheimer's May Have Been Discovered The latest study from the Institute of Basic Science in South Korea has sent shockwaves through the scientific community by suggesting a potential root cause of Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers claim that an abnormal activation of the ERBB4 receptor molecule in nerve cells called excitatory neurons can initiate several Alzheimer's related problems at once, including cognitive decline and memory loss.
The study found that in healthy brains, the ERBB4 receptor is primarily found in inhibitory neurons, which help regulate and calm down brain activity.