India, April 6 -- Memory loss and slowing cognition are commonly viewed as an inevitable part of growing older and studies by scientists at UCSF show that there is one protein that is likely responsible for both of these effects, presenting potential ways to restore memories.

What is FTL1?

FTL1 is a protein found in the hippocampus, which plays an important role in learning and memory formation in the brain. This protein seems to regulate neuronal connections and brain cell metabolism. Elevated with High levels of FTL1 are correlated with age-associated cognitive dysfunction.

UCSF Researchers Identify Protein FTL1 Linked to Brain Aging

Experiments on mice at UCSF have shown that older mice have elevated levels of hippocampal FTL1 prot...