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  • Specific interneurons are important in aging-associated cognitive decline, study finds

    Sep 28, 2023 10:00 am by Ananya SenDiscovery
    Immunohistochemical staining of Iba-1, a marker of microglial activation. Photos by Uwe Rudolph

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    • Immunohistochemical staining of Iba-1, a marker of microglial activation. Photos by Uwe Rudolph

    Normal aging is usually associated with a decline in memory, although it is unclear what factors play a role. In a new study, researchers studied specific interneurons in the regions of the brain that are important for learning and memory.