cognitive resilience News Research Articles

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·February 25, 2026·8 min read

Superagers’ Brains Keep Growing New Neurons

The secret to a 20-year-old’s memory in an 80-year-old’s body. Scientists discover that superagers have "neuronally fertile" brains that never stop growing.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·November 3, 2021·4 min read

Gene Linked to Cognitive Resilience in the Elderly

In both aging human and mouse experiments, researchers identified a link between the MEF2 gene and cognitive resilience. Findings suggest enhancing MEF2 activity could protect the brain against age-related dementia.