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Study finds that aging neurons accumulate DNA damage

In this figure, neurons in the bottom row, which are missing the HDAC1 gene, show higher levels of DNA damage (green) than normal neurons. Image courtesy of the researchers Study finds that aging neurons accumulate DNA damage Reactivating an enzyme that promotes DNA repair can help to reverse age-related cognitive decline in mice.

By Anne Trafton | MIT News Office May 18, 2020

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