Targeting a Key Brain Protein Reverses Aging and Memory Loss in Mice
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Scientists have discovered that the protein FTL1 accelerates brain aging by affecting iron metabolism and mitochondrial function. Reducing FTL1 levels in mice reversed age-related cognitive decline and improved neural connections, opening new avenues for targeted anti-aging therapies and potential treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
Topics:health#anti-aging-research#brain-aging#cognitive-decline#ftl1-protein#neurodegeneration#science
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