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Faecal Transplant and Brain Plasticity
A faecal microbiome transplant from younger mice rejuvenated the brains of older mice, improving their brain plasticity. This could have implications for treating neurological conditions.
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Older mice that received a faecal microbiome transplant from younger animals went on to have improved brain plasticity, which meant their brains could overcome a neurological condition that is typically successfully treated only in childhood
2026-06-19 17:48 UTC