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Switching Off One Crucial Protein Appears to Reverse Brain Aging in Mice


A protein called ferritin light chain 1 (FTL1) may play a significant role in brain aging, a new study reveals, giving scientists a new target for understanding and potentially preventing brain deterioration and disease.

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