The scientists found more signs of inflammation and cell death in the brains of mice that lost their teeth. They focused on the hippocampus, a part of the brain that is key for memory and learning.

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The researchers tested an experimental drug called NU-9, which is a small chemical compound taken by mouth. When given to ...

Mice that lost teeth showed memory loss, brain inflammation markers after six months. The findings suggest tooth loss may ...

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Cannabis could slow down - or even reverse - memory loss and other brain ageing effects in older people according to scientists. Research on mice has shown that low doses of THC, the "high" inducing ...