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Between and around the billions of neurons in the human brain is an equally vital scaffold, the extracellular matrix (ECM).

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Following the Mind diet – which is rich in leafy vegetables, berries, nuts and beans – could stave off thinking and memory problems, according to new research. Experts said it was “critical” to find ...