New Protein Discovery Offers Hope to Reverse Brain Aging
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Researchers discovered that increasing the iron-storing protein FTL1 in young mice's brains causes memory problems similar to aging, while reducing FTL1 in older mice improves cognition. The study highlights FTL1's role in age-related cognitive decline and suggests that supplementing with NADH can prevent its harmful effects, offering potential avenues for addressing brain aging.
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