Thursday, January 31, 2008

Is Old Age Memory Decline Reversible?

Source: Scientific American
Date: January 31, 2008

Summary:

Scientific American reports researchers made a discovery about what triggers age-related memory loss:

"Scientists have found that a lessened supply of new nerve cells in the adult brain apparently triggers short-term memory loss typically associated with aging, setting the stage for one day developing therapies designed to maintain a steady supply of fresh neurons to keep the mind sharp."