Why Memory Fades with Age

Interesting work that might help explain some memory issues in MS, even though it isn't MS research.

Previous research has shown that bundles of axons wither over time. These conduits, collectively referred to as white matter, help connect different regions of the brain to allow for proper information processing.

Now, researchers have found that white matter naturally degrades as we age—causing disrupted communication between brain regions and memory deficits.