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Young blood proven good for old brain

Plasma component restores some of youth’s vibrancy to elderly mice

FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH  Young blood spurs the growth of blood vessels (green) in the brains of old mice, as shown in a 3-D reconstruction of microscope images. 

Lida Katsimpardi

By Laura Sanders

- More than 2 years ago

Vampires knew it all along, but now scientists have discovered that young blood can keep an old brain sharp.