brain disease

UC San Diego and Scripps Research scientists used a novel method to show that some memory neurons produce proteins at higher rates than others Peer-Reviewed PublicationUniversity of California – San Diego image: Gene Yeo, PhD view more  Credit: Erik Jepsen/ UC San Diego The brain’s ability to do everything from forming memories to coordinating movement relies […]

by Mass General Brigham edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan   Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Scientists from Mass General Brigham explored the associations between telomere length—which decreases as a person ages or is exposed to unhealthy environments—and the risk for age-related brain diseases. The research team found evidence suggesting that healthier lifestyle choices could mitigate telomere