Mitochondrial Free Radicals in Brain Cells Linked to Dementia Progression
TL;DR
Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine discovered that free radicals produced in astrocytes' mitochondria contribute to dementia, and blocking these radicals with targeted compounds reduced inflammation and protected neurons in animal models, opening new avenues for treatment.
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