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Multidimensional MRI Reveals Cellular‐Scale Microstructural Phenotypes in Human Brain Aging

Source: Aging Cell • Published: 04 Nov 2026, 03:44

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Aging Cell.

Study used multidimensional MRI to identify distinct microstructural aging phenotypes in humans.

Multidimensional MRI Reveals Cellular‐Scale Microstructural Phenotypes in Human Brain Aging
Key Takeaways
  • Multidimensional MRI was used to identify cellular microstructural phenotypes.
  • Phenotypes were spatially mapped across brain regions showing heterogeneity.
  • Imaging has not established causal links to functional decline or disease.
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