For decades, scientists have searched for the biological reason why the brain becomes more vulnerable to memory problems and disease as people age. A new study from Stanford University may have brought researchers a step closer to that answer.
The research points to a breakdown in the brain’s protein production system, a process that appears to play a critical role in aging and cognitive decline. The findings could help explain why conditions such as Alzheimer’s become more common later in life, as per a report by Science Daily.
