Brain-derived neurotrophic factor Val66Met and blood glucose: a synergistic effect on memory

Age-related declines in episodic memory performance are frequently reported, but their mechanisms remain poorly understood. Although several genetic variants and vascular risk factors have been linked to mnemonic performance in general and age differences therein, it is unknown whether and how they...

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Main Authors: Naftali Raz, Cheryl L Dahle, Karen M Rodrigue, Kristen M Kennedy, Susan J Land, Bradley S Jacobs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2008-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/neuro.09.012.2008/full