US EditionSwitching Off One Crucial Protein Appears to Reverse Brain Aging in Mice
Researchers at UC San Francisco found reducing ferritin light chain 1 protein in hippocampus neurons improved memory and restored synaptic connections in aging mice.
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Switching Off One Crucial Protein Appears to Reverse Brain Aging in Mice
A protein called ferritin light chain 1 (FTL1) may play a significant role in brain aging, a new study reveals, giving scientists a new target for understanding and potentially preventing brain deterioration and disease.
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