Scientists Discover Methods to Enhance Memory in Aging Brains

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Scientists Discover Methods to Enhance Memory in Aging Brains
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New research from Virginia Tech demonstrates that age-related memory decline is linked to specific molecular changes in the brain, and that targeted gene editing can improve memory in older rats by adjusting processes like K63 polyubiquitination and reactivating the IGF2 gene, offering potential pathways for treating memory loss and dementia.

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