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Advancements in Alzheimer's Research
New Scientist reports on groundbreaking research where transplanted ovaries from older mice seem to adjust their molecular age when placed in younger hosts. Additionally, Professor Hannah Fry discusses recent discoveries about the origins of Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting it may start in the nose.
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New Scientist
My lovely father died of Alzheimer's last year, and since then, I've been digging into the disease to try to understand what happened to him. I was astonished to discover that scientists think it may start in the nose, says New Scientist's new columnist, Professor Hannah Fry
2026-10-28 14:00 UTC
New Scientist
Ovaries from older mice, which were no longer able to reproduce, seemed to become active again when transplanted into younger animals, suggesting the new host's body lowered the organs' molecular age
2026-10-28 14:01 UTC