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Stem cells in the brain's hypothalamus help mice stay young

26 July 2017

A cluster of brain stem cells fight ageing in mice. They may do this by releasing molecules of micro-RNA – a process that anti-ageing drugs may be able to mimic

A little cannabis every day might keep brain ageing at bay

8 May 2017

A mouse study suggests marijuana may have the opposite effect on older people than it has on the young, boosting learning and memory instead of impairing it

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Stem cells in the brain's hypothalamus help mice stay young

A little cannabis every day might keep brain ageing at bay

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