New research shows that we may be able to reverse brain aging with a single molecule, but more research is needed to prove it.

A new study reveals that hevin, a molecule secreted by astrocytes in the brain, can reverse cognitive decline associated with aging and dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.

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You might have seen certain power or audio cables with a black cylinder near the end of the cord. What are these little things and what do they do?

A medical breakthrough could result in the first treatment for rare but serious diseases in which genetic defects disrupt cellular energy production. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg ...

BRINP2-related peptide, or BRP, is a naturally occurring molecule that can suppress appetite and promote weight loss in mice and pigs.

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A newly developed molecule, LK-2, could inform new therapies for stroke-related brain injury, finds scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).

A new study in mice and human cells suggests that a small molecule can help reverse signs of aging by extending telomeres and modulating key genes.