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New Drug Blocks Stress Hormone, Improving Memory in Elderly Mice

Posted October 19, 2010 11:06 AM

From Popular Science - New Technology, Science News, The Future Now:

Scottish researchers may have found a key to preventing senior moments, by blocking a stress hormone that interferes with memory. The treatment works surprisingly fast in mice, improving their memory within a few days, and the researchers say it might be a good treatment for elderly people who want to stay sharp. They want to start human trials soon.

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10/20/2010 4:31 AM

Yeah but do they taste any better?
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