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Calorie Cut May Slow Brain Aging in Monkeys

12/4/2025

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  • Aging Cell reports that a 30% reduction in calorie intake may slow aging in the primate brain.
  • Researchers from Boston University and the National Institutes of Health studied long-term calorie restriction in rhesus monkeys.
  • The study shows calorie restriction could alter gene expression in aging glial cells, possibly preserving white matter.
  • Limitations include a small sample size and post-mortem tissue, and researchers should examine sex differences and causal links.