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Aging Brains Have a Sugar Problem – And Stanford Scientists May Have Found a Fix

March 6, 2025 by Leo

Stanford researchers discovered that age-related thinning of the brain’s glycocalyx—a sugar layer on blood-brain barrier cells—leads to increased permeability, neuroinflammation, and cognitive decline. Restoring key glycans improved barrier integrity and brain function, opening new avenues for treating neurodegenerative diseases.

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