Measuring Tau Protein (IMAGE) Washington University School of Medicine Caption Researchers use mouse brains to study ways to measure the brain protein tau, which plays a role in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (boxer's dementia). Credit Huy Mach Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.