Protein fibers linked to Alzheimer's found delivering genetic material to sperm cells

Scientists at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute have discovered that protein fibers typically associated with Alzheimer's disease may have an important function in semen. These fibers appear to assist in transporting genetic material into sperm cells, as reported in the journal Molecular Cell. This finding suggests a novel biological role for these proteins beyond their known involvement in brain diseases.

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