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  1. DATE: October 17, 2026 at 11:27PM
    SOURCE: SCIENCE DAILY MIND-BRAIN FEED

    TITLE: Scientists find a youth protein that helps aging brain cells act young again

    URL: sciencedaily.com/releases/2026

    Scientists have discovered that a protein linked to youth helps protect the brain’s immune cells from age-related decline. Restoring the protein in older mice improved the cells’ ability to clear debris and reduced signs of inflammation, raising hopes for future treatments targeting brain aging and Alzheimer’s disease.

    URL: sciencedaily.com/releases/2026

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  2. Memory stays strong in old age when this brain enzyme is active

    Screening of mouse hippocampus cells (pictured) identified an enzyme whose production rose with age. Credit: Talley Lambert/Science Photo…
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    newsbeep.com/au/931619/

  3. DATE: October 17, 2026 at 08:44AM
    SOURCE: SCIENCE DAILY PSYCHIATIRY FEED

    TITLE: Brain cells meant to protect us may be fueling cognitive decline

    URL: sciencedaily.com/releases/2026

    Scientists have uncovered a surprising cause of age-related cognitive decline involving brain cells previously thought to be entirely beneficial. As these cells become dysfunctional, they can produce abnormal amounts of myelin, disrupting nerve fibers and potentially contributing to worsening memory and thinking skills.

    URL: sciencedaily.com/releases/2026

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