Experimental Drug Preserves Memory in Rodents

Experimental Drug Preserves Memory in Rodents
A new compound prevents age-related memory loss by blocking part of the stress system. An experimental drug developed by researchers at the University of Edinburgh reverses age-related memory decline in mice, returning their brains to a more youthful state of cognitive function. The compound is designed to dampen the production of glucocorticoids, stress hormones that are thought to damage the …
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Food and Drug Administration Cracks Down on Autism “Treatment”
The Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on over-the-counter products sold as a treatment for autism, heart disease and other conditions because they are dangerous and illegal, health officials say. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued t
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