The phenomenon of ‘superagers’ – individuals over the age of 80 with memory
capacities similar to much younger adults – has captivated researchers
seeking to unravel the secrets of healthy brain aging. Recent studies have
revealed that certain brain regions critical for memory, such as the
hippocampus, retain their robustness in superagers. Moreover, the presence
of a specific type of brain cell, known as von Economo neurons, appears to
be a key factor in their remarkable memory preservation. Unraveling the
underlying biological mechanisms of superagers’ memory resilience could
offer invaluable insights into combatting age-related memory decline and
age-related neurodegenerative diseases.
capacities similar to much younger adults – has captivated researchers
seeking to unravel the secrets of healthy brain aging. Recent studies have
revealed that certain brain regions critical for memory, such as the
hippocampus, retain their robustness in superagers. Moreover, the presence
of a specific type of brain cell, known as von Economo neurons, appears to
be a key factor in their remarkable memory preservation. Unraveling the
underlying biological mechanisms of superagers’ memory resilience could
offer invaluable insights into combatting age-related memory decline and
age-related neurodegenerative diseases.
