Duke University scientists have successfully induced new neuronal connections in the brains of mice, leading to improvements in social interaction and stress resilience. 

Brain &amp; Neurons

Advanced Alzheimer’s Can Be Reversed With NAD+ Restoration, Study Shows in Mice

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have shown that late-stage neurodegeneration may be biologically reversible, at least in the right conditions, in mice.

(Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland 19)

Model: 11-month-old male C57BL/6J mice 
Dosage: 30 mg/kg/day of NTX-748 (based on a small molecule called 78c) for 4 months, administered orally

Blocking NAD+ Breakdown Improves Cognitive and Physical Performance

Buck Institute scientists find that blocking the CD38 enzyme, which elevates NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide), counteracts age-related cognitive and physical decline in mice.  

Study conducted at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging (image: linkedin.com).

Model: Young (2- to 4-month-old) and aged (9- to 10-month-old) C57Bl/6JR mice, APP/PS1 mice, and 5xFAD mice 
Dosage: 0.2 mg/mL of doxycycline in drinking water starting at least 7 days before surgery and ceased 2 days before the partial cellular reprogramming window for engram tagging, after which it was immediately reintroduced

Gene Therapy Restores Cognitive Function in Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease

Delivering a gene therapy targeting ensembles of neurons that store memories restores learning and memory capabilities in mouse models of aging and Alzheimer’s disease.

(The study’s principal investigator, Professor Johannes Gräff | 24 Heures)

A partial cellular reprogramming gene therapy targeting memory trace cells restores facets of learning and memory in aged mice and those modeling Alzheimer’s disease.

Innovative Computer Model Reveals Aging May Stem from Lost Cellular Purpose

A new computer simulation suggests aging occurs when cells and tissues lose their developmental goals, offering a fresh perspective on rejuvenation strategies.

(The article’s principal investigator, Michael Levin | Tufts Now)

An innovative computer model simulates aging, suggesting that cells and tissues lose their developmental goals, leading to physiological deterioration.

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Gene Therapy Targeting Memory-Encoding Neurons Restores Cognitive Function in Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease

Innovative Computer Model Reveals Aging May Stem from Lost Cellular Purpose