Blood Bank / Image: UChicago
Fresh off the news of blood transfusions to reverse aging, another “young blood” story is in the headlines. According to the article from TIME, researchers at Stanford University are using the blood to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. The process pioneered by the scientists is called parabiosis, and it consists of connecting young and old mice with the same blood system. In the first studies, they found that the younger mice showed signs of older metabolism and chronic diseases. The next studies showed improved memory in the older mice, as they were able to navigate mazes and find specific targets better after a period of time.
