SuperAger brains contain 'super neurons'

Northwestern University

· SuperAger neurons are even larger than those in individuals 20 to 30 years younger

· These neurons do not have tau tangles that are a hallmark of Alzheimer's

· Larger neurons in the brain's memory region are a biological signature of SuperAging trajectory

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