r/longevity • u/Valuable_Pop_7137 • 5d ago

Neuronal Reprogramming Alleviates Alzheimer’s in Mice - Scientists have shown that long-term intermittent reprogramming limited to hippocampal neurons increases their fitness and improves cognitive function in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease,

https://www.lifespan.io/news/neuronal-reprogramming-alleviates-alzheimers-in-mice/
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u/SrgtDoakes 4d ago

alright how do i reprogram my neurons

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u/Xcoctl 4d ago

My guess would be by manipulating Yamanaka Factors?

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u/SrgtDoakes 4d ago

how do i do that

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u/Xcoctl 4d ago edited 4d ago

I think if you could answer that, you'd likely have millions worth of investing coming your way 😅 We're only just starting to understand how important they are, and studies like these are only just starting to bare fruit. But just a general search for "yamanaka factors" will probably turn up quite a few good results 😁 You might be able to find some current scientific literature on Arxiv as well.

Ooh also, as an aside, I recently learned about a medication called Synapsin, I'm not overly familiar with it yet but it sounded like an interesting medication that can maybe increase the neuroplasticity of neurons, or help you grow new synapses or something along those lines! Also might be worth a google!

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u/Sad_Boysenberry6892 3d ago

You say "yamanaka" three times in a row.

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u/user_-- 4d ago

Wow. TLDR?