ERC Advanced Grant · 2024
Astrocytic metabolism-driven epigenetics at the cornerstone of cognitive aging
Cognitive impairment is a major source of disability and dependence during aging. Up to 40% of dementia cases are attributable to modifiable environmental risk factors, namely lifestyle, which can be actionable for prevention before the onset of cognitive decline. Physical activity and nutrition comprise promising modifiable factors affecting cognitive aging, but how the lifestyle affects cognition is not fully explained. Because of their unique location at the interface between blood vessels and synapses, astrocytes are strategically positioned to translate lifestyle contexts into specific cognitive shapes. Work from our group has demonstrated that astrocytic metabolism is remarkably…
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