Researchers labeled the protein a “gerozyme” because of its link with aging Nerve cells (green) and muscle fibers (red) meet at connections called synapses in this colored scanning electron microscope image. Blocking an aging-related enzyme helped to restore the synapses in old mice, researchers report. ” data-medium-file=”https://www.sciencenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/101323_ac_gerozyme_feat-680×383.jpg” data-large-file=”https://www.sciencenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/101323_ac_gerozyme_feat-800×450.jpg”>
Nerve cells (green) and muscle fibers (red) meet at connections called synapses in this colored scanning electron microscope image. Blocking an aging-related enzyme helped to restore the synapses in old mice, researchers report.
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