New Insights Into the Aging Brain
A new study reports klotho, a protein associated with longevity, acts as a gatekeeper that helps shield the brain from the peripheral immune system. ... Read More...
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Could a Protein Called Klotho Block Dementia and Aging?
Genetically increasing klotho helps boost cognitive function in mice models of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.... Read More...
Hormone Shows Promise as Cognition Enhancer
Researchers report klotho, a life extending protein, improved working memory, spatial memory and learning in mice. The researchers also noted a single injection of klotho was sufficient to improve cognitive ability and the effects were long lasting. ... Read More...
Depressed and Stressed Women Have Lower Levels of Longevity Hormone
A new study reports women with symptoms of clinical depression have lower levels of klotho in their blood.... Read More...
Better Cognition Seen with Gene Variant Carried by 1 in 5 People
Researchers discover a gene already associated with longevity also improves memory and learning. The findings could help develop new treatments for cognitive decline.... Read More...
New Drug Target Identified for Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers report that the protein Klotho plays an important role in the health of myelin, the insulating material allowing for the rapid communication between nerve cells. These findings may lead to new therapies for multiple sclerosis (MS) and Alzheimer's disease (AD).... Read More...