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Texas A&M Nasal Spray Cuts Mouse Brain Inflammation, Boosts Memory

4/25/2026

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Texas A&M researchers created a nasal spray that reduces brain inflammation and improves memory in older mice.
The team administered the spray to 18-month-old mice and recorded lower inflammation and better cognitive performance.
Researchers filed a patent for the spray and plan to begin human clinical trials.
They note that 69.2 million people worldwide currently live with dementia, creating urgency for faster-acting treatments.

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Story summary

Texas A&M researchers created a nasal spray that reduces brain inflammation and improves memory in older mice.
The team administered the spray to 18-month-old mice and recorded lower inflammation and better cognitive performance.
Researchers filed a patent for the spray and plan to begin human clinical trials.
They note that 69.2 million people worldwide currently live with dementia, creating urgency for faster-acting treatments.