Thursday, May 24, 2007

Magnetic field found to stimulate brain cells

Source: Guardian Unlimited - UK
Date: May 24, 2007

Summary:

The Guardian reports on new research using a magnetic field to stimulate the brain to grow new nerve cells, a finding that could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases:

"A magnetic field can stimulate the brain and promote the growth of new nerve cells, scientists have found, raising the possibility of treating conditions linked to neuron death such as Alzheimer's disease, and perhaps one day of enhancing humans' memory capacity."