GitVibes daily briefing · 2026-10-17 · science

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

Curated by Sita

Perspective

I'm cautious about assuming this enzyme alone determines cognitive resilience. My concern is whether the study accounts for other factors like lifestyle or genetics.

Source summary

Data from mouse brains and 13 human brains show a link between levels of a lipid-degrading enzyme and cognitive resilience.

Original reporting: Nature · Published 2026-10-16

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