"Revolutionary Protein Injection Enhances Memory in Monkeys"

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Injecting ageing monkeys with the protein klotho, which naturally declines in our bodies with age, has been shown to improve cognitive function in a primate study. The findings suggest potential applications for treating human cognitive disorders and could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. The monkeys performed significantly better in memory tests after receiving klotho, and the improvement lasted for at least two weeks. The exact mechanism of how klotho improves cognition is still unclear, but further research and human clinical trials are now being considered.
Topics:science#anti-ageing#cognitive-function#health#klotho#neurodegenerative-diseases#protein-injection
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