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Sci. Aging Knowl. Environ., 6 February 2002 NEWS FOCUSAge DiscriminationMitch Leslie http://sageke.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/sageke;2002/5/nf3Abstract: A new study of knockout mice shows that neurons degenerate with age unless properly maintained. The findings emphasize the importance of upkeep for long-term functioning of neurons and clarify the role of an enigmatic gene. The results also might help researchers nail down what triggers some unexplained types of nerve degeneration in the elderly.
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