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Killing 'zombie' brain cells can prevent memory loss in mice

19 September 2018

Dysfunctional, or 'senescent', brain cells can drive brain degeneration – and killing them saved mice from further damage and memory loss

Childhood exercise may protect against memory loss in old age

14 August 2017

Rats that run during their youth are better able to remember new things when they are older - a finding that suggests exercise may help prevent dementia

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Killing 'zombie' brain cells can prevent memory loss in mice

Childhood exercise may protect against memory loss in old age

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