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Memory loss is reversed by ‘activating’ the mitochondria in the brain

Memory loss is reversed by ‘activating’ the mitochondria in the brain

A French and Canadian team used a molecular switch to boost energy production from mitochondria inside brain cells, restoring memory in mice with dementia-like symptoms. The work links energy failure in neurons to cognitive problems and points to a new target for therapy, as shown in a recent study. The brain burns through fuel quickly, and trouble starts …

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