Tubulin prevents toxic brain protein clumps linked to Alzheimers and Parkinsons

Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine may have uncovered a promising new way to combat Alzheimers and Parkinsons disease. Instead of trying to stop Tau and alpha-synuclein proteins from gathering into tiny droplets inside brain cells, the researchers found that tubulin-the protein that builds the cells internal transport network-can redirect these proteins away from forming toxic clumps and toward healthy, productive work.