- Bone marrow contains stem cells that make the many types of blood cell our immune system needs.
- The diversity of these blood cells drops as we age, and this is thought to contribute to some aspects of aging.
- Researchers in China gave bone marrow transplants to older mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease from younger mouse models, and found that the transplants reversed some signs of aging and amyloid-beta accumulation.
- It also improved cognition in the mice.
Written by Hannah Flynn on June 10, 2024
Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D.
Call us at (888)-243-6602 to discuss how we can help keep your loved one safe and happy at home.