Naturally occurring human peptide shows promise against Alzheimer’s

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National Headlines- September 25 2026

National Headlines- September 25 2026

(NewsNation) — Despite decades of research, Alzheimer’s remains one of medicine’s most difficult diseases to treat. Now, a newly identified naturally occurring peptide could provide a new approach to combating it and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine discovered the small protein fragment called catestatin, or CST, which they believe could counter many of the key processes that cause neurodegeneration, or the loss of brain cells.

This gradual loss can lead to symptoms such........

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