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TWiN 75: Arc, tau, and Alzheimer's
Episode 75
Tuesday, 29 September, 2026

Jason Shepherd joins TWiN to discuss the work in his laboratory showing that Arc protein plays a role in intercellular transmission of tau protein, which becomes hyperphosphorylated and misfolded, a major histopathological hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello and Tim Cheung Guest: Melissa Cooper Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS Links for this episode MicrobeTV Discord Server Arc and Tau intercellular transmission (Cell) Timestamps by Jolene Ramsey. Thanks! Music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your neuroscience questions and comments to twin@microbe.tv