Barnes maze test_tooth loss and memory decline_mouse study (IMAGE)

Hiroshima University

Barnes maze test_tooth loss and memory decline_mouse study

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Mice that lost their molars showed significant memory decline despite receiving the same diet as controls, hinting at the impact of reduced chewing on brain health.

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Courtesy of Rie Hatakeyama

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