New atlas maps aging brain epigenetic shifts across eight regions and 36 cell types

Neurodegenerative diseases affect more than 57 million people globally. The incidence of these diseases, from Alzheimer’s to Parkinson’s to ALS and beyond, is expected to double every 20 years. Though scientists know aging is a major risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases, the full mechanisms behind aging’s impact remain unclear.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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