technologyreview.com — Drugs that encourage the growth of new neurons in the brain are now headed for clinical trials. The drugs, which have already shown success in alleviating symptoms of depression and boosting memory in animal models, are being developed by BrainCells, a San Diego-based start-up that screens drugs for their brain-growing power.
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clevelandbrownJun 2, 2008
exactly.
tnycatgirlJun 2, 2008
rpi22 has a good point about natural alternatives to stimulate memory and diversify connections to our brains pathways. And while I feel that natural supplements and excercises are definitely the first and best course to take, in certain situations, such as Alzheimer's Related Dementia, which my mother has (advanced stage); sometimes certain drugs, if properly researched and applied can make all the difference to people who have no other viable options. Besides advanced Alzheimers, head trauma cases, (as someone recently commented on) and side effects of strokes are other ways these treatments can be applied when all else fails.
helloween2008Jun 2, 2008
Touché
tnycatgirlJun 18, 2008
Marijuana is said to have its good points, but I know people who smoke weed who can't remember where they even put their stash after they've smoked a joint or two. And pot doesn't kill your brain cells??? Yeah, rite, that's like saying cocaine is good for your heart!!
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