Tag: maternal immune activation
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Fetal Brain Development and Memory: Sex Differences in Aging
Overview: Why fetal development matters for memory aging Memory decline and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) loom large as the population ages. New evidence underscores a surprising source of risk that starts long before birth: the fetal brain’s exposure to the maternal immune environment. In particular, elevated pro-inflammatory cytokines during pregnancy may sculpt memory circuits in ways…
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Fetal Immune Activation Shapes Memory Aging: Sex Differences
Intro: How early brain development influences aging and memory Population aging in the United States is accelerating, with projections showing a growing share of adults aged 65 and older. While lifestyle, genetics, and health conditions influence memory in later life, mounting evidence points to prenatal periods as a foundational phase that can shape memory circuits…