Illustration of synapses (IMAGE)

Salk Institute

Illustration of synapses

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Normally, the different parts of the synaptic complex grow and shrink together. The researchers find evidence that this process can go awry in aging and this may contribute to cognitive impairment.

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Salk Institute

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