Synaptic dysfunction is a key feature of Alzheimer disease. In this Review, Padmanabhan, Kneynsberg and Götz examine insights provided by super-resolution microscopy into synaptic architecture and organization in Alzheimer disease, focusing on amyloid-β and tau, thought to be two key players in the pathophysiology of the disease.
- Pranesh Padmanabhan
- Andrew Kneynsberg
- Jürgen Götz