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Scientists Discover Brain Aging Protein FTL1 and How to Reverse Memory Decline
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Scientists Discover Brain Aging Protein FTL1 and How to Reverse Memory Decline

New research identifies FTL1 protein as key driver of brain aging. Reducing it restored memory and neural connections in mice.

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Apr 6, 2026 0
Scientists Reversed Memory Loss by Recharging Brain Mitochondria in Mice
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Scientists Reversed Memory Loss by Recharging Brain Mitochondria in Mice

A new tool that boosts mitochondrial activity in neurons restored memory in dementia mice, suggesting energy failure drives Alzheimer's symptoms.

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May 17, 2026 0
Brain Protein Menin Controls Aging Speed and D-Serine Supplement Boosts Memory in Mice
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Brain Protein Menin Controls Aging Speed and D-Serine Supplement Boosts Memory in Mice

Declining Menin in the hypothalamus drives inflammation and aging. Restoring it reversed decline; D-serine amino acid improved cognition in mice.

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May 24, 2026 0
NIA Research Roundup Highlights Dementia Risk, Calorie Restriction and Alzheimer's Genes
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NIA Research Roundup Highlights Dementia Risk, Calorie Restriction and Alzheimer's Genes

Recent NIA findings spotlight lifestyle factors cutting Alzheimer's risk by 60%, calorie restriction slowing aging, and a gene regulating plaque toxicity.

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Apr 21, 2026 0
Scientists Restore Memory in Mice by Blocking a Single Alzheimer's Protein
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Scientists Restore Memory in Mice by Blocking a Single Alzheimer's Protein

Blocking the protein PTP1B boosted memory and cleared brain plaque in mice, with potential links to diabetes and obesity treatment.

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May 1, 2026 0
5 Weeks of Brain Training Cuts Dementia Risk by 25% for 20 Years
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5 Weeks of Brain Training Cuts Dementia Risk by 25% for 20 Years

Speed-of-processing training in adults 65+ showed lasting protection against dementia in groundbreaking 20-year study.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
APOE2 Gene Helps Neurons Repair DNA and Resist Brain Aging
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APOE2 Gene Helps Neurons Repair DNA and Resist Brain Aging

Buck Institute finds the longevity-linked APOE2 variant shields neurons from DNA damage and cellular senescence, explaining its Alzheimer's protection.

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May 31, 2026 0
NIH Maps First Large-Scale Atlas of Senescent Cells Across the Human Body
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NIH Maps First Large-Scale Atlas of Senescent Cells Across the Human Body

The SenNet atlas reveals where aging cells accumulate in human tissues, opening new doors for senolytic therapies and healthspan extension.

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Jun 19, 2026 0
ALS Protein TDP43 Controls DNA Repair and May Drive Both Brain Disease and Cancer
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ALS Protein TDP43 Controls DNA Repair and May Drive Both Brain Disease and Cancer

Scientists find that TDP43 protein regulates DNA repair systems, linking neurodegeneration to cancer when repair goes wrong.

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Mar 28, 2026 3
Scientists Reprogram Brain Immune Cells to Clear Alzheimer's Plaques
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Scientists Reprogram Brain Immune Cells to Clear Alzheimer's Plaques

A molecule called OLE restores microglia's protective function, reducing amyloid plaques and improving memory in animal models.

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Jun 20, 2026 0
Hidden Brain Cells May Hold Key to Preventing Alzheimer's Tau Protein Buildup
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Hidden Brain Cells May Hold Key to Preventing Alzheimer's Tau Protein Buildup

Scientists discover tanycytes help clear toxic tau from the brain. When damaged, these cells may allow Alzheimer's progression.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Stanford Discovers Protein Traffic Jams Drive Brain Aging and Alzheimer's Risk
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Stanford Discovers Protein Traffic Jams Drive Brain Aging and Alzheimer's Risk

Stanford researchers found ribosome stalling in aging brain cells triggers faulty proteins and toxic clumps linked to Alzheimer's disease.

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May 31, 2026 0
Duke Scientists Recharge Damaged Nerves With Healthy Mitochondria to Halt Chronic Pain
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Duke Scientists Recharge Damaged Nerves With Healthy Mitochondria to Halt Chronic Pain

Duke researchers restored healthy mitochondria to damaged nerve cells, cutting pain-related behaviors by 50% in mice with nerve pain.

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May 25, 2026 0
Scientists Switch On Nerve Regeneration Once Thought Lost Forever
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Scientists Switch On Nerve Regeneration Once Thought Lost Forever

Cambridge researchers found a gene network that shuts off nerve repair โ€” and an existing hormone drug that reactivates it.

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May 29, 2026 0
Scientists Watch Alzheimer's Brain Damage Form and Reverse in Real Time
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Scientists Watch Alzheimer's Brain Damage Form and Reverse in Real Time

Researchers captured live footage of protein clumping in Alzheimer's disease and discovered how to potentially reverse the damage.

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Apr 8, 2026 0
Brain's Hidden Tau Cleanup System Could Block Alzheimer's Damage
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Brain's Hidden Tau Cleanup System Could Block Alzheimer's Damage

UCLA scientists discover why some neurons resist Alzheimer's better than others, revealing a natural protein cleanup system that could lead to new treatments.

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Mar 29, 2026 0
30 Minutes of Intense Exercise Per Week Can Cut Disease Risk by Half
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30 Minutes of Intense Exercise Per Week Can Cut Disease Risk by Half

Norwegian researchers say short bursts of high-intensity effort just 4.5 minutes daily dramatically improve cardiovascular fitness and lifespan.

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May 17, 2026 0
Your Brain Can Keep Getting Stronger Well Into Your 90s, Study Shows
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Your Brain Can Keep Getting Stronger Well Into Your 90s, Study Shows

A 3-year UT Dallas study of nearly 4,000 adults found measurable brain health gains at every age โ€” even in your 80s and 90s.

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Jun 14, 2026 0
Experimental Drug Cuts Childhood Epilepsy Seizures by 91% in Clinical Trial
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Experimental Drug Cuts Childhood Epilepsy Seizures by 91% in Clinical Trial

New gene therapy zorevunersen dramatically reduced seizures in children with severe Dravet syndrome epilepsy while improving quality of life.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Popular Anti-Aging Drug Combo Dasatinib+Quercetin Causes Brain Damage in Mice
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Popular Anti-Aging Drug Combo Dasatinib+Quercetin Causes Brain Damage in Mice

New mouse research finds the trendy D+Q senolytic combo severely damages myelin, raising red flags for longevity self-experimenters.

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May 28, 2026 0
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