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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.
Molecule reverses cognitive deficits associated with aging and dementia in animal tests by Maria Fernanda Ziegler, FAPESP Editors' notes ...
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.
Do you need to wear compression socks on flights? Doctors explain how compression stockings work, the potential benefits, and who should wear them.
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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.