Dr. Daewoo Lee's lab at Ohio University focuses on understanding Alzheimer's disease through the study of tau proteins, which become abnormal in this condition. The research investigates how tau proteins are released from neurons and how they contribute to the spread of Alzheimer's disease. By using model systems like Drosophila and human cell lines, the lab aims to uncover the molecular mechanisms behind tau release and propagation, paving the way for potential new therapies.