SCIENTISTS MAY HAVE FOUND AGING’S HIDDEN TRIGGER FOR BRAIN DISEASE

Scientists have identified a molecular switch that may help explain why aging makes the brain more vulnerable to diseases such as ALS and Huntington’s. In worms, the protein EPS8 builds up with age and triggers signaling that encourages toxic proteins to clump together, damaging neurons and shortening lifespan.

All Top News -- ScienceDaily reports that scientists have identified a molecular switch that may help explain why aging makes the brain more vulnerable to diseases such as ALS and Huntington’s.

The report adds: In worms, the protein EPS8 builds up with age and triggers signaling that encourages toxic proteins to clump together, damaging neurons and shortening lifespan.

Reducing EPS8 activity prevented these harmful aggregates and preserved nerve function.

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