Scientists can reverse brain aging in fruit flies by preventing buildup of a common protein

Scientists can reverse brain aging in fruit flies by preventing buildup of a common protein

Humans aren’t the only ones who grow forgetful as they age — fruit flies do, too. But because fruit flies have a lifespan of only about two months, they can be a useful model for understanding the cognitive decline that comes with aging. A new study published in Nature Communications shows that when a common … Read more