In a first, scientists pinpoint neural activity's role in human longevity

ScienceDaily
Oct 16, 2019, 1:12 pm110 pts
Researchers discover that the activity of the nervous system might influence human longevity. Neural excitation linked to shorter life, while suppression of overactivity appears to extend life span. Protein REST, previously shown to protect aging brains from dementia and other diseases, emerges as a key player…

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