Progressive remote memory decline coincides with parvalbumin interneuron hyperexcitability and enhanced inhibition of cortical engram cells in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease.
van Adrichem JJ; van der Loo RJ; Ambrosini Defendi R; Smit AB; van den Oever MC; van Kesteren RE
The study found that mice with Alzheimer's disease lose older memories as they age because certain brain cells become too excited. This excitement makes it hard for important memory cells to work properly, which contributes to more memory loss.