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Protective Brain Cells May Drive Age-Related Cognitive Decline

Original: Brain cells meant to protect us may be fueling cognitive decline Scientists have uncovered a surprising cause of age-rel

Scientists report that brain cells long considered purely protective may actually contribute to age-related cognitive decline. According to the findings, as these cells become dysfunctional with age they can produce abnormal effects that harm cognition, overturning the assumption that they are entirely beneficial. The research is drawing attention for reframing how age-related memory and thinking problems may develop and could point to new treatment targets.

Why now: New research challenges a long-held assumption about cells thought to protect the brain, making it surprising and broadly relevant.

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• Brain cells meant to protect us may be fueling cognitive decline Scientists have uncovered a surprising cause of age-related cognitive decline involving brain cells previously thought to be entirely beneficial. As these cells become dysfunctional, they can produce abnormal… · ScienceScholar · 2

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