Texas A&M scientists develop nasal spray therapy that reverses brain aging in mice
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Summary
Scientists at Texas A&M have developed a nasal spray therapy that reverses brain aging by targeting neuroinflammation. The therapy delivers a peptide that heals inflammation in the brain's memory center, restores cognitive function, and improves memory in aging mice. This breakthrough could reshape future treatments for age-related brain disorders like Alzheimer's disease, with human clinical trials being the next step.
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Tiny 'fires' of inflammation smolder deep within the brain's memory center, creating a persistent brain fog that makes it harder to think, form new memories or even adapt to new environments.
Scientists call this slow burn 'neuroinflammaging,'
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