Umbilical cord blood could slow brain's ageing, study suggests
by Ian Sample Science editor from on (#2KM9M)
Scientists hope protein infusion which rejuvenated brains of aged mice could combat mental decline in older people
Scientists have reversed memory and learning problems in aged mice with infusions of a protein found in human umbilical cord blood.
The striking results have raised hopes for a treatment that staves off mental decline in old age, but researchers stressed that more studies, including human trials, are needed before the therapy can be considered for clinical use.