Ahmad Aulakh, University of Houston (IMAGE) University of Houston Caption Ahmad Aulakh's research concentrates on a particular protein mutation that causes plaque in the hippocampus, which is the part of the brain essential for memory formation and retrieval. Credit Karen Weber 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.