Exercise Protects Brain Cells in Alzheimer's, Study Finds
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Researchers used RNA sequencing to identify how exercise impacts specific brain cells in an Alzheimer's model. They found exercise alters gene activity in microglia and a newly identified astrocyte type linked to blood vessels, potentially protecting memory. The metabolic gene Atpif1 was key in promoting new neuron growth. These findings were validated in human brain tissue, suggesting new cell-targeted therapies for Alzheimer's.
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