Researchers identify a molecule critical to functional brain rejuvenation

(Advanced Science Research Center, GC/CUNY) A new study from a CUNY ASRC Neuroscience Initiative team has identified a molecule called ten-eleven-translocation 1 (TET1) as a necessary component in the repair of myelin, which protects nerves and facilitates accurate transmission of electrical signals. The discovery could have important implications in treating neurodegenerative diseases and for molecular rejuvenation of aging brains in healthy individuals.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news