PhD Project - Fibrosis and brain ageing: Genetic risk profiling to develop a profibrotic brain signature and assess its links with altered brain waste clearance at University of Nottingham, listed on ...

This study shows that the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated brain ageing in UK adults, even without infection. The effect was stronger in older individuals, in men, and those from deprived backgrounds. Cognitive decline was seen only in those infected.

The stress of lockdowns, fear and social isolation appear to have left a mark on our brains. Experts say it may be possible to counteract the changes.