Scientists from the University of Leeds have found that
the protein called prion helps our brains to absorb zinc, which is
believed to be crucial to our ability to learn and the wellbeing of our
memory.
Professor Nigel Hooper from the University's Faculty of Biological
Sciences explains: "With aging, the level of prion protein in our brains
falls and less zinc is absorbed by brain cells, which could explain why
our memory and learning capabilities change as we get older.
By
studying both their roles in the body, we hope to uncover exactly how
prion and zinc affect memory and learning. This could help us better
understand how to maintain healthy brain cells and limit the effects of
aging on the brain."
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