Scientists Discover a Protective Gene That Could Help Keep the Brain Young
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Boosting a protective gene helped aging mice preserve memory, suggesting that strengthening the brain’s own defenses could offer a way to delay cognitive decline in people. Some older adults remain cognitively resilient even when their brains show signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers investigating the biological mechanisms behind this resilience have identified a gene called Pla2g2f [...]
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