Chemists have designed a set of molecules that promote microscopic changes in neurons associated with the formation and retention of memories. These molecules also prevent deterioration of the same neuronal structures in people with Alzheimer's disease.

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Chemists have designed a set of molecules that promote microscopic changes in neurons associated with the formation and retention of memories. These molecules also prevent deterioration of the same neuronal structures in people with Alzheimer's disease.